Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform 838 million jobs worldwide, equivalent to a quarter of the global employed population. Europe and Central Asia are projected to experience the most significant impact, with 32%, or 136 million jobs, potentially affected by AI, according to data from the International Labour Organization.

The ILO conducted a joint study with the National Research Institute of Poland (NASK), analyzing 2,500 occupations and their tasks that could be automated.

The ILO estimates that in developed countries, AI will affect 34% of all jobs, while in upper-middle-income countries, the figure is 25%, and in lower-middle-income countries, it is 20%. The impact of AI in low-income countries is expected to be minimal, affecting only 11% of jobs.

Regionally, Europe and Central Asia will exhibit the highest potential impact (32%), while Africa will show the lowest (19%).

Furthermore, the organization warns that regardless of income level and region, women will be disproportionately affected by AI. For instance, in developed countries, artificial intelligence is projected to transform 41% of "female" occupations compared to only 28% of "male" occupations. Globally, these figures stand at 28% and 21%, respectively.

The ILO study notes that predicting precisely how AI will change jobs is challenging. New technologies could either enhance the quality of work and free up time for creative tasks or degrade it by increasing standardization and control. The organization advises strengthening the role of trade unions to ensure social stability within society.

A similar study was previously conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Their report stated that by 2033, AI would reach a market value of $4.8 trillion and affect 40% of jobs, leading to both increased labor productivity and job displacement.

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