IMF: AI Impact on Jobs and Inequality

Image Credit: Create Words Jan 15, 2024 By: Bhumi Shrivastava

Global Outlook

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Inequality Warning

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Advanced Economies

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Benefits and Displacement

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Global Disparities

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Polarization Risk

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Call for Action

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