All resources: digital labour + digital divide + artificial intelligence

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What is the possible effect of generative AI on employment?

Percentage of jobs likely to be affected by generative AI by group of countries.

Research Brief

Rethinking Production Processes with AI and avoiding the Innovator’s Dilemma

This brief explores the challenges traditional companies face in fully harnessing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Drawing parallels with historical shifts like the assembly line, the brief argues that AI adoption...

Social protection

ILO and China discuss future of social protection policy developments for platform workers in China

Digital jobs

Innovative livelihood pathways for youth in Uganda: The Online Gig Work Program

In Uganda’s refugee-hosting areas, the ILO’s Online Gig Work Program empowers youth to thrive in this emerging economy as a step towards economic inclusion.

G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting

ILO Director-General welcomes G7 Labour Ministers support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice

Speaking at the G7 Labour and Employment Ministers meeting (LEMM) in Italy, the Director-General welcomed their support for the Global Coalition for Social Justice, and for a human-centred approach to the adoption of AI in the world-of-work.

From consensus to action: ILO Community of Practice propels digital economy reforms in Kenya

Bringing together government ministries and social partners, the ILO Community of Practice accelerates policy reforms to drive an inclusive and productive digital transformation in Kenya.

PROSPECTS podcast series - Episode 5

How ethical AI innovation can create decent work for disadvantaged groups

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key aspect in discussions about the future of work, with its potential for innovation and disruption bringing opportunities and risks.

ILO Director-General emphasizes the positive potential of AI and the importance of proper management for an inclusive digital transition

During his visit to Kazakhstan Gilbert F. Houngbo called for the protection of workers' rights, greater engagement with employers, and ensuring AI-driven jobs meet decent work standards.

Thematic brief

Decent work in an increasingly digitalized financial services sector

This thematic brief focuses on skills and employability issues in the digital financial services sector and it is the first in a series of briefs zooming in on the findings and analysis resulting from the study “Harnessing the potential of digital...

Emerging practices to improve access to and working conditions on digital labour platforms for refugees and host communities

This paper documents emerging practices by online labour platforms and relevant intermediaries that show potential of scalability to improve access to work and conditions for refugees and host communities. These practices benefit both displaced...

Digital technologies transforming refugees’ economic, social, and cultural inclusion

The 73rd issue of the Forced Migration Review, published with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), mapped out ways in which digital technologies are being used in forced displacement contexts, including for promoting job and...

Mind the Gap: Bridging the AI divide will ensure an equitable future for all

In a joint report, the ILO and the UN Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Technology warn that without international action, the AI revolution could widen the gap between high and low-income countries.

Skills and Industry

Aligning Skills with Industry Needs: Workshop Contributes to Rwanda's Sectoral Skills Development Initiative

ILO Working Paper 121 - Joint publication ILO-World Bank

Buffer or Bottleneck? Employment Exposure to Generative AI and the Digital Divide in Latin America

In this new paper from the International Labour Organization and the World Bank Group, researchers found that Generative AI could have transformative effects on jobs and livelihoods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Nonetheless, gaps in digital...

Factsheet

Decent work in the platform economy: law and practice update

Generative AI could transform millions of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean but digital divide poses challenges

Up to half of the jobs in the region for which GenAI could improve productivity – some 17 million – are hindered by gaps in digital access and infrastructure, according to a new ILO and World Bank study.

Digital Economy

Rwanda Champions Platform and Gig Workers' Rights: Workshop Paves the Way for a Fairer Digital Economy

United Nations and International Labour Organization report

Mind the AI Divide: Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work

This report, co-authored by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization, addresses the critical issue of the uneven adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for global equity, fairness, and social...

Global youth leaders converge at 2024 Youth Digital Leaders Campus in China to drive innovation

From 16 to 20 July 2024, the Youth Digital Leaders Campus of the 2024 World Youth Development Forum was successfully held in Guangzhou, China. The Campus brought together youth digital leaders from 19 countries and experts in entrepreneurship and...

Jharkhand promotes social security and remuneration for gig and platform workers