'Jobs, jobs, jobs': Business leaders in Davos optimist over technology's ability to create new opportunities

'Jobs, jobs, jobs': Business leaders in Davos optimist over technology's ability to create new opportunities

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, business leaders expressed optimism about AI's role in job creation, despite concerns about layoffs.

What we learned from a week in Davos

BI's editorial team at Davos. (And yes, that's Claudia Romo Edelman's Sotol Romo brand behind us. In Davos, you can never get too far from business.) BI This post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here. Davos (Business Insider…

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Davos Leaders Optimistic About AI Job Creation

Business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos expressed optimism about AI’s potential to create jobs, despite concerns about layoffs and productivity. Top executives, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, believe AI will lead to higher pay and more jobs across various sectors. Nvidia, a prominent technology company, specialises in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence. The company’s innovations are crucial for advance…