PwC's Ryan: Generative AI will drive economic growth and net job creation
Tim Ryan · How to re-skill for AI (with PwC's Tim Ryan) | Masters of Scale · Jul 21, 2023 · at 17:35
Tim Ryan, US Chair of PwC, addresses fears of AI-driven workforce displacement in an interview with host Bob Safian.
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“The productivity and the efficiencies that generative AI brings will drive more growth. And with that growth, people will be put to work. When you look at some of the big macros that are happening, we're seeing more investment in FinTech, more investment in clean tech, More investment in climate. So when I look at the big picture, I do see menial tasks going away. I do see massive productivity, and that's why I'm very bullish on jobs at this point in time.”
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