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Is Artificial Intelligence a threat to your job?

20 May 2025

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology improves, we’ll find ever more creative ways to harness it to improve the way we live, work and play. But we need to progress in a responsible way.

Advances in AI could have a significant impact on society, boosting productivity and global growth. But alongside the opportunities, many are aware of the possible threats, particularly the potentially negative impact on jobs. 

If we’re to remain on the front foot, education systems and employers worldwide will need to adapt to ensure that people in the workforce have the skills they need to make the most of the potential benefits advances in AI will bring. 

“As AI technology improves, we’ll find ever more creative ways to harness it to improve the way we live, work and play. But we need to progress in a responsible way and keep asking crucial questions – what are the risks, what benefits might it bring, and what might be the long-term impact?”

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