GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi called on Thursday for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable future of work, as labor leaders gathered in Geneva for the International Labour Conference.
Addressing the plenary session of the 114th International Labour Conference, Al-Rajhi said the impact of AI would depend not only on technological advances but also on governments’ ability to invest in people, strengthen skills and protect workers.
“The future of work in the age of artificial intelligence will not be determined by technology alone, but by the ability to invest in people, develop skills, enhance protections, and ensure that technological transformation creates quality and sustainable jobs,” he said in his address carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Al-Rajhi welcomed a report by the International Labour Organization’s director-general, titled “A Moment of Choice: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Decent Work,” saying AI offers major opportunities to boost productivity and labor market efficiency while also presenting challenges that require balanced and responsible policies.
