Global inequality rose faster than at any time since the last world war

- AI likely to increase rather than decrease jobs : However, jobs are more likely to be affected in high-income countries

Research by the International Labor Organization on the field of artificial intelligence shows that artificial intelligence is likely to create more jobs than reduce them, although some job losses are inevitable. The organization will soon begin negotiations on international labor standards for better practices in gig and platform work. For the first time in the last 25 years, extreme poverty and extreme wealth have grown rapidly together. Between 2019 and 2020, global inequality rose faster than at any time since World War II.

Problems of this scale can be tackled if we work together on multifaceted approaches and policies that support gender equality and social justice. The geographic, technological and environmental changes that are already underway will require concrete and practical support. These include quality education and skills training, effective social security and the use of technology to support workers. Which will depend on the options selected. It can play an important role in hazard identification, difficult and hazardous jobs, improving labor inspection systems, increasing energy and resource efficiency and skill training.

The organization's recent research on generative artificial intelligence found that it is likely to increase rather than decrease jobs. It is natural that some jobs are lost. Certain types of jobs, such as clerical jobs, will be more affected by artificial intelligence than others. Jobs are more likely to be affected in high-income countries, which have the resources to invest in and take advantage of artificial intelligence. This has created invaluable employment opportunities. Opportunities have increased in particular for those who cannot hold traditional full-time work on a regular basis and are discriminated against. But while on one hand they are getting opportunities to build wealth and achieve economic prosperity, on the other hand they are being exploited in poor working conditions.

The survey found that two-thirds of platform workers are getting paid less than the average salary, while only 40 percent are getting health insurance, while less than 15 percent are getting insurance against accidents at work. Only 20 percent are getting old age benefits. In 2025, the organization will begin negotiations on international labor standards to encourage better practices in gig and platform work.

The organization is going to organize the 21st International Conference of Labor Statisticians in Geneva next October. The institute's latest data shows that India has made significant progress in enhancing social security. Collecting social security related data in a large country like India is a challenge.