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IMF chief alarmed at ‘slow-moving tsunami’ of AI for jobs, taxes

12 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC · 5 independent sources
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🚨 IMF WARNS AI IS HITTING JOBS Kristalina Georgieva said the technology is already hollowing out demand for human workers by taking over routine tasks. She warned AI is hitting the global labor market like a “slow-moving tsunami.” Young workers entering the job market are the most exposed. Source: The Straits Times, CNBC #IMF #AI #jobs #taxes

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