IMF Head Kristalina Georgieva Cautions AI May Displace 40% of World Jobs But Spur Economic Growth

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IMF Chief Warns AI to Disrupt 40% Global Jobs, Boost Economic Growth

Kristalina Georgieva (IMF Chief) emphasised AI’s potential economic impact, including disruption of labour markets, and urged countries to reform education and skills systems, implicitly calling for governance and policy frameworks to manage these effects.

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Storyboard•19-03-2026, 15:25

IMF Chief Warns AI to Disrupt 40% Global Jobs, Boost Economic Growth

•IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva states AI could disrupt 40% of global jobs but boost economic growth by 0.8%.
•AI could add 0.7% to India's GDP annually, aiding its 'Viksit Bharat' 2047 goals.
•Georgieva warns of a 'tsunami' impact on jobs, with 60% exposure in advanced economies and 26% in India.
•Policymaking lags, necessitating worker adaptability and 'learning to learn' as entry-level jobs face high vulnerability.
•Industry leaders like Nandan Nilekani and Puneet Chandok foresee shifts from coding to AI system management and job restructuring.

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