Artificial intelligence: The great unknown in jobs and education

While artificial intelligence will change the world of work in many ways, the requirement for soft skills will remain, say experts
Education is about developing critical thinking and soft skills that make graduates more employable.

Education is about developing critical thinking and soft skills that make graduates more employable.

The IMF has predicted that 40% of jobs worldwide will be affected by the introduction of A.I., by replacing some workers and by boosting the efficiency and productivity of others.

In its most recent report, the ESRI says that around 7% of jobs in Ireland are at risk in the short to medium term, particularly among higher earning and highly educated workers whose professions are most exposed to A.I.

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