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US employment took a historic turn: women filled almost all new jobs in August

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According to the August report from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics (BLS), the U.S. labor market experienced a historic structural shift as women occupied nearly all new jobs, resulting in women surpassing men in total employment for the first time in history.

Simultaneously, prominent technology figures and governments are addressing broader disruptions in the labor market. Elon Musk predicted that artificial intelligence could surpass the sum of human intelligence within five years, while Bill Gates warned that AI could lead to a reduction in total jobs unless governments intervene ahead of massive technological scaling. Additionally, the Peruvian government has acknowledged potential threats from AI to its workforce, moving past purely optimistic views to analyze preventive measures.

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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Historic U.S. labor shift with women claiming nearly all August jobs
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Elon Musk's prediction on AI surpassing human intelligence in five years
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Bill Gates' warning on fewer jobs and the need for government action on AI
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) Peruvian government recognizing AI threats to employment and analyzing prevention
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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