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Jun 2025
1h 30m

Skills in the age of AI

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Contributor(s): Professor Mary O’Mahony, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides | How can we shape engaging work environments that foster productivity and enable workers to flourish? Using evidence from the Pissarides Report the event will highlight the importance of not only being skilled but also feeling capable of drawing on technological advancements in th ... Show More
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