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Culling the AI workforce

Culling the AI workforce


Published on 2025-02-18 14:22:19 - Politico
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  • Even so: The Trump administration has indicated it has an appetite for investing in AI. In January, President Donald Trump announced a $500 billion initiative led by several tech giants, known as the Stargate Project, to build artificial intelligence and data centers in the U.S. over four years.

The article from Politico's Future Pulse newsletter discusses the potential impact of AI on the workforce, particularly in healthcare. It highlights how AI technologies are being integrated into various sectors, leading to significant job displacement fears. The piece mentions a study by the McKinsey Global Institute suggesting that by 2030, up to 30 percent of the hours worked globally could be automated. In healthcare, AI is already transforming roles, with examples like AI-driven diagnostics reducing the need for human radiologists or pathologists. However, it also notes that while some jobs might disappear, new roles in AI maintenance, development, and oversight are emerging. The article explores the dual nature of AI's influence: enhancing efficiency and patient care on one hand, while on the other, necessitating a workforce shift where workers need to adapt or retrain for new types of jobs. It also touches on the ethical considerations and the need for policy interventions to manage this transition smoothly.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
[ https://www.politico.com/newsletters/future-pulse/2025/02/18/culling-the-ai-workforce-00204666 ]
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