Jobs of the future: Dr Fabian Stephany and El-Iza Mohamedou

Jobs of the future: Dr Fabian Stephany and El-Iza Mohamedou

Author: Oxford University January 16, 2025 Duration: 35:20
The future of work in an AI-driven world, whether these new technologies help or hurt the labour market, and what employees should be doing to future-proof their skills, with Dr Fabian Stephany (Oxford Internet Institute) and El-Iza Mohamedou (OECD). In the fourth episode of the OII Podcast, our experts discuss topics such as: - How AI is affecting the labour market and reshaping the skills landscape in the world of work - How employers can support employees with upskilling and training to ensure workforce capabilities stay relevant - The disproportionate impact of new technologies on existing socioeconomic and geographic inequalities, and who stands to gain (and lose) from these changes Dr Fabian Stephany is a Departmental Research Lecturer in AI & Work at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford, a Research Affiliate at the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin and a Fellow at the Brussels-based Think Tank Bruegel. Leading the SkillScale Project, Fabian investigates the emergence of new skills and sustainability of novel occupations in times of technological disruption. El-Iza Mohamedou is the Head of the OECD Centre for Skills which supports countries to achieve better economic and social outcomes by taking a whole-of-government approach and engaging with stakeholders to develop and implement better skills policies. Veena McCoole is Media and Communications Manager for the Oxford Internet Institute. The OII Podcast looks at issues and developments in the digital world that matter to us all, and explores them through thought-provoking conversations with experts and practitioners. To keep up with forthcoming episodes, follow the OII on social media where new episodes will be announced. Our social media links can be found on our website: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/

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Author: Language: en-uk Episodes: 11

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Podcast Episodes
The Invisible Human Workforce Behind AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
S2E3: This episode pulls back the curtain on the often-invisible human workforce powering AI, from content moderation to data labelling, exploring why global standards in AI supply chains must be enforced to protect work…
What is the role of humans in the age of AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
S2E2: This episode explores the evolving role of human oversight of AI systems in the workplace and beyond. With so much of our professional lives being permeated by AI-enabled tools, where do checks and balances come in…
How streaming affects musicians, and what they can do about it [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
S2E1: It's never been easier for musicians to release music, but the economics of the music industry and online streaming mean earning a living has become ever more challenging. We explore how streaming platforms impact…