A new report from the International Labour Organization says that jobs traditionally held by women face a higher risk from artificial intelligence (AI), compared to those held by men.
The research finds that 9.6% of “female” jobs are expected to be significantly impacted by technological developments, compared to just 3.5% of male roles. The greatest impact is seen in high-income countries, where artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating administrative and office support tasks, such as secretarial support and information management.
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The International Labour Organization clarifies that automation will not necessarily lead to the elimination of jobs, but rather to a radical reshaping of the tasks that compose them. Human intervention will remain necessary, even in environments where technology plays a dominant role.
In addition to management positions, sectors such as media, software development , and financial services appear to be particularly exposed to the changes brought about by Generative AI, as its ability to learn and produce content is evolving rapidly.
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What is particularly worrying is that women appear to be disproportionately affected by this transition, as traditionally “female” professions can be more easily automated. Unless provision is made for equal access to retraining and technological integration, there is a serious risk of widening inequalities.
The organization calls on governments, employers and unions to take a proactive approach to developments, encouraging the proper use of AI to boost productivity and improve working conditions.
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It is important to see AI as an enabler , not a threat. But this perspective will only become realistic if it is accompanied by policies, education, and institutional interventionsthat ensure that workers remain at the center of technological evolution – not on the sidelines.
Source: www.nbcnews.com
