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Fired alarm: AI hype versus labour-market history
Published 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Description
Perhaps the AI “boomers” are right about a sweeping labour-market revolution. But a careful look at history shows just how unprecedented their bullish scenarios would be. Africa’s bounty of minerals has drawn tremendous recent interest; will the continent see the benefits this time around? And our World Cup profile series continues with a look at Japan’s squad.
Guests and host:
- Callum Williams, senior economics writer
- John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
- Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- AI, labour market, economics, history
- Africa, critical minerals, investment, development
- World Cup, Japan
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