South Africa’s AI strategy must be pro-employment
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South Africa is exploring how to shape AI adoption to protect jobs and boost economic growth, rather than letting it displace workers. By focusing on augmenting human capabilities, the strategy aims to create a more inclusive future. This approach could help workers adapt to technological change while keeping the economy moving forward.
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human labour, South Africa faces a critical choice: allow AI to displace workers or actively steer its adoption to augment human capabilities, protect jobs and drive inclusive economic growth.
Daily Maverick
