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The economics of artificial intelligence: Implications for the future of work

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ILO Research Paper Series (Oct 2018) The current wave of technological change based on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) has created widespread fear of job losses and further rises in inequality. This paper discusses the rationale for these fears, highlighting the specific nature of AI and comparing previous waves of automation and robotization with the current advancements made possible by a wide-spread adoption of AI.

Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Large-scale automation
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[Report] OECD Employment Outlook 2019: The Future of Work

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OECD (25.04.2019) The 2019 edition of the OECD Employment Outlook presents new evidence on changes in job stability, underemployment and the share of well-paid jobs, and discusses the policy implications of these changes with respect to how technology, globalisation, population ageing, and other megatrends are transforming the labour market in OECD countries.

Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Large-scale automation
Societal Impact
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The Future of Work: Regional Perspectives

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Asian Development Bank (January 2019) This study considers how technology is likely to change labor markets in Africa; Developing Asia; Emerging Europe, Central Asia, and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean; and Latin American and the Caribbean in the coming years.

Regions / Country
Africa
Asia
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Large-scale automation
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[Report] The Future of Social Protection - What Works for Non-standard Workers?

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oecd.org (07.11.2018) Social protection systems are often still designed for the archetypical full-time dependent employee. Work patterns deviating from this model – be it self-employment or online "gig work" – can lead to gaps in social protection coverage. Globalisation and digitalisation are likely to exacerbate this discrepancy as new technologies make it easier and cheaper to offer and find work online, and online work platforms have experienced spectacular growth in recent years.

Global challenges
Topics
Difficult-to-cover groups
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Labour market
Societal Impact
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Data science, artificial intelligence and the futures of work

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Alan Turing Institute (24.10.2018)  In this document, we offer a review of recent literature on the future of work. Using a critical review method, the report synthesises key findings about the future of work focusing on three main areas: broad research findings, emerging research directions, and innovative data science research directions.

Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
Large-scale automation
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Employment and working conditions of selected types of platform work

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Eurofound (24.09.2018) Platform work is a form of employment that uses an online platform to match the supply of and demand for paid labour. In Europe, platform work is still small in scale but is rapidly developing. The types of work offered through platforms are ever-increasing, as are the challenges for existing regulatory frameworks. This report explores the working and employment conditions of three of the most common types of platform work in Europe.

Regions / Country
Europe
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
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Setting out for Digital Social Security - Working Paper

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ilo.org (30.09.2018) Platform work is increasing worldwide, leaving a serious lack of social protection. In spite of the international and flexible character of platform work, extending social security is feasible – if one is ready to explore new avenues. This article is on setting out for Digital Social Security.

Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
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The Future of Jobs Report 2018

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World Economic Forum (17.08.2018) New categories of jobs will emerge, partly or wholly displacing others. The skill sets required in both old and new occupations will change in most industries and transform how and where people work. The Future of Jobs Report aims to unpack and provide specific information on the relative magnitude of these trends by industry and geography, and on the expected time horizon for their impact to be felt on job functions, employment levels and skills.

Global challenges
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Labour market
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New report shows that digital employment platforms are gaining a foothold in Europe's labour markets

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europa (27.06.2018) The Commission is publishing today a report on digital platform workers in Europe. The report provides evidence on this emerging phenomenon based on a survey of over 32 000 people across 14 Member States. This helps to estimate the size of platform work, outline the main characteristics of platform workers, learn about their working conditions and motivations, and describe the type of services provided through digital labour platforms.

Regions / Country
european union
Global challenges
Topics
Information and communication technology
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Labour market
Societal Impact
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Emerging Technologies Enabling Data-Driven Policy & Practice - Series Introduction

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SAP Institute for Digital Government (May 2018) This series examines two areas of interest to members of the International Social Security Association (ISSA):  contemporary applications of big data analytics within the context of Social Security; and the opportunity for emerging technologies to extend and enhance current analytical techniques to deliver better social and economic outcomes.

Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Big Data
Service delivery
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