AI inhibits job prospects of young people, says Geneva-based ILO

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it harder for young people to land their first job, according to the Geneva-based International Labour Organisation (ILO). Weak economic growth, cautious recruitment policies, geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change are also impacting the job market for young adults, the ILO added. In particular, the jobs through which many young people have traditionally entered the workforce could change particularly rapidly as a result of automation and generative AI. The ILO cites commercial and administrative roles, jobs in sales and the service sector, as well as positions in manufacturing and certain technical professions. Whilst some jobs will remain, they will entail new requirements. Digital skills, the ability to monitor AI outputs and an understanding of when human judgement remains essential will therefore be in demand. At the same time, demand continues to grow in knowledge-intensive technical professions, such as the natural ...