Overview
- The IMF reports that about 40% of jobs worldwide face AI‑driven change, urging governments to ramp up reskilling, competition policy and social protection.
- The ILO warns that university‑educated youth are more exposed to task automation, echoing Stanford findings of a 16% drop in entry‑level postings for 22–25 year olds in highly exposed occupations.
- Market signals are mixed as LinkedIn counts roughly 1.3 million new AI‑related roles and 600,000 data‑center jobs while a WEF survey finds 54.3% of employers expect substantial displacement.
- In classrooms, Argentine data show 58% of students have used generative AI and two‑thirds apply it to schoolwork, with experts calling for AI literacy, clear rules and human oversight.
- Workplace adoption is accelerating without matching training, with a Peru survey finding 44% using generative AI daily but only 26% receiving formal instruction.