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Jul 2023
24m 49s

Does Artificial Intelligence threaten de...

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The world of work has always been shaped by technology, but the new generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has raised fears that it could destroy tens of millions of jobs, and undermine progress towards decent work and greater social justice. 
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