How A.i And Ml Could Affect White-Collar Workers

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Gugu Mfuphi talking to Andre Sharpe, Group Cio For Iwg (International Workplace Group) about Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), the Internet of Things: the rapid pace of technological change we are witnessing today will have a profound effect on the way we live tomorrow.

From the time-saving convenience of driverless cars to fridges that automatically restock when the contents run low, there is no area of our existence that will remain untouched.
• According to a recent IMF study, South Africa has a skills mismatch of over 50% while demonstrating high population mobility and a low ranking when it comes to rating of ease of hiring foreign labour. Workers who neglect to upskill for the modern job market may find their talents become redundant when AI and ML can do all the things they used to do faster – and cheaper.
• As the world of work switches to a project-by-project (or on demand) model, so too will the ways people are hired. Whether people are permanent, non-permanent, working remotely or on an on-site basis, they will need to stay in touch with each other. Anyone who’s worked from home will have experienced the isolation that can result from being alone all day, and will recognise the importance of human contact and the motivational aspects of feeling included as part of a team.
23 Jan 2020 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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