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technology-and-business2 years ago•3 min saved

CEOs Express Concern Over Job Cuts and Cybersecurity Risks Due to AI

A PwC survey of global chief executives revealed that a quarter of them anticipate job cuts of at least 5 percent due to the deployment of generative artificial intelligence in 2024, with industries such as media, banking, insurance, and logistics being most likely to experience reductions. While 46 percent expect generative AI to boost profitability, 47 percent foresee little or no change. The survey also highlighted concerns about cyber security and disinformation, as well as a growing focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the climate transition. Executives are increasingly planning to deploy generative AI, with 58 percent expecting it to improve product/service quality and 69 percent acknowledging the need for employees to learn new skills.

via Ars Technica|

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business-economy2 years ago•3 min saved

"CEOs' Growing Concerns: AI and Climate Change Threaten Business Survival"

A PwC survey of over 4,700 CEOs worldwide reveals that while more executives are optimistic about the global economy, a growing number fear their companies won't survive the next decade without significant changes due to pressures from climate change and artificial intelligence. Despite improved economic outlook, CEOs are concerned about their companies' ability to weather major changes, with 45% worried about viability in a decade without reinvention. The survey also highlights CEOs' views on AI's impact on business operations, cybersecurity risks, and the need for worker training, as well as the increasing focus on climate change as both an opportunity and a risk.

via The Associated Press|

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