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Women at higher risk of losing their jobs to AI , says government report to have a major impact on society , from everyday applications and decision-making .
It says : “ There are implications for security , privacy , transparency , liability , labour rights , intellectual property and disinformation . It presents some risks and benefits to democracy more widely .”
The research warns that stakeholders have raised concerns that AI developments may disproportionately affect disadvantaged groups . Stating that the majority of clerical work is currently carried out by women , who may be exposed to higher levels of job losses .
It states that academics , think tanks and technology trade associations have recommended that the government should help workers retrain and gain relevant skills and ensure that existing inequalities are not exacerbated .
The rapid adoption of AI could disproportionately affect women and disadvantaged groups in terms of job losses , according to a new government report .
The policy paper , prepared by Ansh Bhatnagar , a research fellow at Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology , and Devyani Gajjar , a government digital sciences advisor , states that AI is set
John Kirk , Deputy CEO at ITG said : “ The rapid pace of AI adoption will bring seismic changes to critical business functions like sales and marketing , accelerating productivity and empowering organisations to grow . However , the impact of these technologies on working practices must be carefully considered , with staff provided with the necessary tools and training they need to thrive in this new world of digital work .”
CGI selected by UK air traffic controller to transform digital infrastructure
CGI has been selected to partner with NATS , a leading UK provider of air traffic control services , to help transform and modernise the company ’ s digital infrastructure and evolve its services for air traffic operations in the UK .
The seven-year agreement is the culmination of a year of working together and will deliver data centre and hosting services to further increase the resilience , flexibility and scalability of NATS ’ critical digital infrastructure . CGI ’ s support will include transitioning NATS to a hybrid cloud model using an agile delivery approach . In addition , CGI will provide NATS with consulting services , frameworks , and practices for transforming and managing its complex IT portfolio .
NATS provides air traffic services at 14 UK airports and manages all UK airspace from two air traffic control centres located at Swanwick in Hampshire and Prestwick in Ayrshire .
Tim Bullock , Supply Chain and Facilities Management Director at NATS , said : “ NATS is currently implementing a transformational technology programme to deliver the next generation solutions that will continue to keep the skies safe into the future and support our customers worldwide and we will be relying on CGI ’ s expertise and proven capability to build and support the digital infrastructure . CGI will be joining an ecosystem of partners and I look forward to many years of collaborative success .”
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