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Will you lose your job because of AI? Ft. Gilbert Houngbo

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global workforce, ILO Chief Gilbert Houngbo explains how AI is both eliminating jobs and creating new opportunities. He shares why skill development, lifelong learning, and adaptability will be crucial for the next generation. What should Pakistan’s youth do today to stay ahead in an AI-driven future? #ILO #ai #pakobserverpodcast 00:00 – Highlights & Teaser 01:00 – Introduction & Welcoming Gilbert Houngbo, ILO Chief 01:31 – Gilbert Houngbo’s First Impressions of Pakistan 02:31 – What Stood Out During His Visit to Pakistan? 03:21 – Pakistani Food: Has He Found a Favourite? 03:47 – Pakistan’s Culture, Heritage & Traditions 05:05 – What Does the International Labour Organization (ILO) Do? 06:55 – How the ILO Changed Working Hours & Workers’ Rights 08:17 – Protecting Workers in the Platform Economy 09:04 – What Makes the ILO Chief Most Proud? 10:55 – The Biggest Challenges Facing the Global Workforce 11:53 – What Jobs Will Survive AI? 12:10 – Can AI Help Solve Global Development Challenges? 13:16 – How Can Countries Adapt to Artificial Intelligence? 13:34 – AI & Unemployment: What Should Pakistani Youth Know? 14:00 – AI Is Cutting Millions of Jobs, But Also Creating Them 14:36 – The Skills Young People Need to Survive the AI Revolution 16:10 – How Does the ILO Chief Keep Up With AI? 17:00 – What Opportunities Should Pakistan Focus On? 18:20 – Is Gilbert Houngbo Optimistic About the Future? 20:20 – What Should Young People Worry About Less? 23:09 – What One Skill Should Every Young Person Develop? 24:00 – If He Were 25 Again, What Would He Do Differently? 25:32 – Has His Visit Changed His Perspective on Pakistan? 26:17 – Closing Remarks

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