Artificial intelligence will affect 40% of all jobs in the world in the coming years, the United Nations warns in a new report. According to forecasts by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the market value of artificial intelligence will reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, but the benefits of this technology will remain concentrated in just a few companies. This is reported by CNBC.
"The benefits of AI-driven automation often favour capital over labour, which could widen inequality and reduce the competitive advantage of low-cost labour in developing economies," the report said.
The potential for AI to cause unemployment and inequality is a concern. The International Monetary Fund made similar warnings more than a year ago. In January, the World Economic Forum released data showing that 41% of employers plan to cut staff in areas where AI could replace them.
The UN report also highlights inequalities between countries: according to the UN, 40% of global corporate spending on AI research and development is concentrated in just 100 companies, most of which are located in the US and China.
Such dominance of AI at the national and corporate levels could lead to a deepening technological divide, leaving many countries behind.
In its report, the UN offers the international community a number of recommendations to foster inclusive development. These include a mechanism for public disclosure of information about AI, the creation of a common infrastructure for AI, the use of open-source AI models, and initiatives to share knowledge and resources in the field of AI.