The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, emphasized the importance of individuals staying ahead in the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) by acquiring new skills and familiarizing themselves with emerging technology.
The report also highlighted the necessity to respond to the significant impact on the labor market indicated by recent reports on Industrial Artificial Intelligence.
The report cited Goldman Sachs’ projections, pointing out that the impact of Industrial Artificial Intelligence could affect 300 million jobs worldwide despite potential productivity gains.
The report emphasized that the state “must lead in training and supporting workers to participate in the Artificial Intelligence economy and create demand for companies to establish their businesses and employ workers here in California.”
Furthermore, the report clarified that education initiatives should begin in higher education institutions and technical schools.
Several recent reports have highlighted the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on global economic jobs. On July 12, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report identifying the jobs most at risk from Artificial Intelligence.
The study described “high-skilled white-collar jobs” as the most vulnerable to Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, fields that see significant improvement require “non-routine cognitive tasks such as information organization, memory, and quick thinking.”
