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AI Governance Day - From Principles to Implementation

Impact of AI on jobs

Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO),
addressed concerns about the impact of AI on jobs. Director-General Houngbo acknowledged
that jobs are already being lost due to technological advancements, but he also noted that
millions of new jobs are being created.

"The key thing is scaling, reskilling, reconversion, and upskilling." (Gilbert Houngbo)

Mr. Houngbo pointed out the importance of lifelong learning and the need for comprehensive
data on the impact of AI on informal economies, particularly in low-income countries.

"The UN system will be best placed to ensure that nobody is left behind" (Gilbert
Houngbo)

Figure 33: Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization
(ILO)

Improving food security with AI

Mr. Dongyu Qu, Director-General of the FAO, spoke about the potential of AI to improve food
security. He highlighted the need for increased food production to meet the demands of a
growing global population and urbanization.

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