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IMF Chief Warns: AI Tsunami to Hit 40% Global Workforce, Entry-Level Jobs First

IMF Chief Warns: AI Tsunami to Hit 40% Global Workforce, Entry-Level Jobs First

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Moneycontrol•20-02-2026, 20:21

IMF Chief Warns: AI Tsunami to Hit 40% Global Workforce, Entry-Level Jobs First

•IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns AI will disrupt nearly two-fifths of the global workforce, likening it to a "tsunami."
•Entry-level roles are most at risk due to easy automation, posing a challenge for young graduates.
•Globally, 40% of jobs are affected; up to 60% in advanced economies, but 26% in India.
•Policymaking lags behind technological change, necessitating urgent government action to prepare workers for the AI era through adaptability and skill redeployment.
•AI could add 0.7% to India's GDP annually if adopted strategically, but education reform and international cooperation are crucial for managing its impact.

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