By Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director of Education and Skills In recent decades, the world has experienced a drastic increase in … More
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Charting the Path in an AI-Powered Workforce: Balancing Skills and Ethics
Stefano Scarpetta, OECD Director for Employment Labour and Social Affairs To harness the potential of Artificial intelligence (AI), workers and … More
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