Artificial intelligence is fast becoming the defining macroeconomic force shaping global growth, jobs and productivity, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook, even as its benefits are expected to arrive unevenly across regions.
Two-thirds of chief economists surveyed expect modest job losses from AI over the next two years, reflecting early disruption as automation accelerates across sectors. However, views diverge sharply over the longer term. Over a 10-year horizon, 57% anticipate net job losses, while nearly…
