AI Automation, Job Loss Fears and Where New Work Emerges

Concerns are growing that artificial intelligence could accelerate job losses as automation spreads across industries. This segment examines whether AI will ultimately displace workers or create new forms of employment by complementing human expertise. The discussion focuses on corporate decision‑making, productivity limits, and the challenge of ensuring new jobs are widely shared, as the U.S., China, and other economies race to adopt AI technologies. Simon Johnson, MIT Sloan Professor of Entrepreneurship and Nobel Laureate, joined Stephen on the sidelines of the UBS conference on Insight with Haslinda Amin to discuss the economic, social, and geopolitical implications of AI adoption. (Source: Bloomberg)