Artificial intelligence is about to shake up millions of jobs, and that's not news. But some say governments need to get a move on to manage the upcoming changes.
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01AI could reshape the jobs of nearly 80 million people across Southeast Asia.
02The International Labour Organization (ILO) urges governments for more human-centered AI policies.
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What this means for you
This means AI might change how you work, but it doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose your job. However, if governments don't act quickly, we might find ourselves unprepared to handle these changes.
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03Pelgo CEO Chieh Huang emphasizes the urgency of government intervention in the labor market.
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Will AI Steal Our Jobs (or Just Change Them)?
The International Labour Organization (ILO) stated that AI could reshape the tasks of nearly 80 million people across Southeast Asia. For now, however, no large-scale employment cuts have been observed. It seems more like a recalibration than a revolution with mass layoffs, at least for the time being.
This doesn't mean we can sit back and relax. If AI changes how we work, the necessary professions and skills will need to adapt. It's a bit like when the internet arrived: it didn't eliminate jobs, but it created new ones and transformed old ones. Are we ready for the next leap?
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And What Are Governments Doing While AI Advances?
The International Labour Organization has urged governments to strengthen AI governance. They're calling for more integrated policies, with a "human-centered" approach to help businesses and workers adapt. In short, it's not enough to just say "AI is here"; we need to figure out how to make it work for everyone.
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Pelgo CEO Chieh Huang discussed AI's impact on the labor market and how it could serve as a tool for displaced workers. According to him, without decisive government intervention, AI risks becoming a social problem, not a resource. It's not that governments need to babysit us, but at least give us the tools to keep up.
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Do We Need a Strategy, or Just Wait and See?
Basically, AI is coming, and it's not waiting for anyone. If governments don't move to create a clear regulatory framework and support the transition, businesses and workers will be left to fend for themselves. It's like having a new highway but no traffic laws: guaranteed chaos.
Strong government action could guide innovation responsibly, protecting workers and encouraging businesses. Chieh Huang believes this is the only way AI can be an ally and not an enemy. Otherwise, we'll find ourselves chasing progress instead of riding its wave.
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