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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Health
- Business Recorder
"Made it possible by family planning": Building Momentum based on Experiences of Women and Men.
By: Lashari Pakistan is one of the largest five countries in the world with its 241 million population. These high population numbers are growing at an alarming rate of 2.55% per anum. Besides other reasons, this high rate of population growth is one of the factors in increasing poverty which stands at 25.3% (2024) and is 7 percentage points higher than 2023. The population of Sindh - a second largest province - is also increasing at the same level currently having 55.69 million fast growing population is more of a challenge than opportunity. One of the major and cost effective ways to address this challenge is voluntary and right based family planning. The FP2030 Secretariat - a leader in spearheading the global commitments on family planning - has launched a campaign in 2024 during United Nations General Assembly under the title "Made it Possible by Family Planning". This campaign simply means that accounting for stories and experiences of those individual women, men and girls who used family planning and subsequently were able to become high achievers in their lives in terms of education, employment, economic empowerment, health etc. The campaign very well coincides with the theme of the World Population Day 2025 calling for "empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world". The "Made it Possible" campaign aims to advocate that family planning generates economic empowerment for women and girls; and is key to sustainable development. It also ensures maternal and health outcomes. The FP2030 Asia and Pacific regional hub intends to launch this campaign from Pakistan which is a great opportunity for the country to advocate for political and general public support; raising financing for family planning; and engaging main stream media and social media platforms. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Teradata Possible 2025: Experience the Trusted AI and Data Conference
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teradata (NYSE: TDC) today announced Possible 2025: the Trusted AI and Data Conference — a global event where decision-makers, influencers, and leaders come together to navigate the evolving landscape of AI innovation, data, and technology. The electric three-day event, taking place in Los Angeles, October 6-8, 2025, is a signature experience for data and analytics professionals that offers direct access to AI thought leaders and practical insights from global experts. Attendees will be able to dive into breakout sessions, dynamic keynotes, and interactive roundtables to uncover how Trusted AI and harmonized data can supercharge value and fuel rapid innovation across organizations. The program features immersive hands-on training, high-impact workshops, and live demonstrations showcasing the capabilities of Teradata's advanced cloud analytics and AI-driven data platform. Attendees will hear from industry luminaries and Teradata customers and partners on how they are driving growth for their businesses, leveraging data analytics and AI/ML to unlock new use cases. Keynote highlights: Our mainstage speakers explore the future of AI and data management. Attendees will hear from innovation leaders, including: Chris Barton, Founder of Shazam Steve McMillan, President and CEO of Teradata Sumeet Arora, Chief Product Officer of Teradata Louis Landry, Chief Technology Officer of Teradata Customer speakers include (non-exhaustive list): Banco Bradesco – José Marcelo Munhoz Fichelli, Data Engineer Manager Comptroller of Maryland – Andrew Schaufele, Chief Deputy Comptroller Delta Community Credit Union – Dr. Sujatha (Su) Rayburn, Vice President – Information Management and Analytics Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) – Amr Halawa, Manager, Data Management and Mediation OSS GoDaddy, Inc. – Rose Santos, Sr. Director, Finance Innovation HCA Healthcare – Jason Schrader, Director, Data and Analytics Engineering HCA Healthcare – Srinivas Subbarao, Director, Enterprise Data Warehouse Ooredoo – Ali Danish Malik, Assistant Director Analytics PRIO – Alex Mendonça, Head of Internal Audit and Claudio Paiva, Specialist Auditor Raiffeisen Bank International – Mario Stegbauer, Head of Data Warehouse Platform Sicredi – Lucas Kylder, Data Engineer Telefônica Brasil – Rodrigo Primo, Head of Performance and Capacity Planning Telefônica Brasil – Stivie Florio, Head of Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure United Bank Limited – Rehman Hameed, Head of Data & AI (EVP) Vodafone – Ryan Smith, Fraud Prevention Manager 'Possible 2025 is more than just a gathering—it's a catalyst for innovation,' said Steve McMillan, President and CEO of Teradata. 'As AI continues to reshape industries, we are bringing together the brightest minds in data and analytics to explore how Trusted AI and connected data can unlock bold new possibilities, drive faster innovation, and accelerate scalable impact across the enterprise.' For more information on Possible 2025: the Trusted AI and Data Conference in Los Angeles visit About Teradata At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with trusted information. We offer the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data and Trusted AI, we enable more confident decision-making, unlock faster innovation, and drive the impactful business results organizations need most. See how at The Teradata logo and ClearScape Analytics are trademarks, and Teradata is a registered trademark of Teradata Corporation and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and worldwide.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chilling AI prediction: A Mad Max-like future for jobs may be coming; top economist warns
Chilling AI prediction: A Mad Max-like future for jobs may be coming; top economist warns Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world in profound ways—from improving medical diagnostics to powering chatbots and self-driving cars. But not all of its impacts are positive. In a Business Insider interview on the 'Possible' podcast, MIT economist David Autor sounded a serious caution: AI could turn our labour market into something resembling a Mad Max wasteland. While this doesn't mean total job loss, it does mean something equally alarming—the devaluation of once-valuable skills, pushing many into poorly paid work with limited advancement, as reported by Business Insider. This warning comes amid broader studies, such as a Salesforce projection that up to 23% of the workforce could be redeployed due to AI in the next two years (Business Insider, citing Salesforce). The underlying concern is clear: AI may not take jobs outright, but it could severely undermine what makes work valuable. Autor's analogy to Mad Max warns of a world where technology runs rampant and wealth concentrates at the top. Instead of liberation, AI could exacerbate income inequality and leave most people scrambling for low-end service roles. This article explores Autor's caution, what's driving this concern, which sectors are most vulnerable, and why intentional design and workforce planning are critical to avoid an AI-driven dystopia. Why AI may devalue skills, not just eliminate jobs Autor argues that the threat AI poses is more subtle than mass unemployment. Instead of taking jobs, it may strip roles of their expert value, turning once-specialised skills into commodities. How skills become obsolete: Automation of routine tasks : Industries like typing, factory work, and taxi driving saw initial waves of automation. With AI, even roles requiring moderate skill—like legal document review or marketing analysis—are now at risk. Commoditised skills : Resources like touch typing were once prized. Once AI can perform those actions without fatigue or error, such skills lose their edge. 'The threat… is not running out of work, but making the valuable skills that people have highly abundant so they're no longer valuable,' Autor explained. The 'Mad Max' comparison: What it means Autor's bleak vision is inspired by the Mad Max universe—a world marked by scarcity, brutal competition, and centralised power. He sees an economic parallel: AI empowers a few, while the majority struggle. Concentrated gains : Wealth and influence accrue to companies and individuals who own AI systems. Downshifted labour : Workers may be forced into low-paying, low-skill roles like cleaning, food delivery, and basic services. Wage pressure : With AI handling high-value tasks, remaining jobs lose bargaining power and income potential. How many people could be affected? A Salesforce study cited by Business Insider estimates that 23% of the global workforce may be redeployed in the next two years due to increased AI adoption. This includes changes in roles, responsibilities, or sectors. While not everyone will lose their job, many may find themselves working in different, less lucrative positions—a dangerous shift that Autor warns could erode societal well-being if not managed. Sectors at risk and which might survive Most at risk Administrative and clerical roles: Invoice processing, scheduling, data entry. Transport and logistics: AI-driven navigation, sorting, and delivery systems. Retail and service: AI-operated ordering kiosks, stock management. More resilient areas Healthcare : Physicians and nurses require empathy, human judgment, and trust. Education : Teaching, mentoring, and social-emotional learning. Creative fields : Art, film, and design rely on originality and human creativity. Complex caretaking : Therapy, social services, and community-based support. Autor emphasises these roles as critical to ensuring AI serves humans, not the other way around. What Autor says should be done Autor recognises the potential for AI to enhance human capabilities—but only if implemented thoughtfully. He urges: Design with purpose : Choose paths where AI complements human efforts, especially in healthcare, education, and social care. Policy foresight : Governments and regulators must steer AI development to avoid creating 'resource wars' over remaining low-skill jobs. Investment in people : Focus on helping workers transition—not just with new skills but also with basic income support and social protections. 'The future is not a forecasting exercise—it's a design exercise,' Autor said, as reported in Business Insider. He insists the AI future must be built deliberately, not left to chance. Also read | Sam Altman's AI warning: Millions of jobs are at risk—here's why AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
AI To Create Mad Max-Like Future? Top Economist's Chilling Prediction
MIT economist David Autor has warned that rapid automation caused by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to a Mad Max scenario where jobs may still exist, but the skills that once generated wages would become less valuable, making the paychecks smaller and existence difficult. "The more likely scenario to me looks much more like Mad Max: Fury Road, where everybody is competing over a few remaining resources that aren't controlled by some warlord somewhere," Mr Autor said on the Possible podcast, hosted by LinkedIn cofounder Reed Hoffman. The reference by Mr Autor is from the 2015 movie by George Miller, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where scarcity and inequality prevail while a tyrant rules over the hapless population. Mr Autor believes that AI could concentrate the wealth in the hands of people at the top while the workers fight for morsels. "The threat that rapid automation poses - to the degree it poses as a threat - is not running out of work, but making the valuable skills that people have highly abundant so they're no longer valuable," he said, adding that roles like typists, factory technicians, and even taxi driver might be replaced. AI to take away jobs Mr Autor is not the only one warning about a dystopian AI future. In May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could soon wipe out 50 per cent of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years. He added that governments across the world were downplaying the threat when AI's rising use could lead to a significant spike in unemployment numbers. "We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty and an obligation to be honest about what is coming. I don't think this is on people's radar," said Mr Amodei. According to the Anthropic boss, unemployment could increase by 10 per cent to 20 per cent over the next five years, with most of the people 'unaware' about what was coming. "Most of them are unaware that this is about to happen. It sounds crazy, and people just don't believe it," he said. "It's a very strange set of dynamics where we're saying: 'You should be worried about where the technology we're building is going.'"
Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
AI could create a 'Mad Max' scenario where everyone's skills are basically worthless, a top economist says
As AI reshapes the labor market, the real threat may not be unemployment — it could be something subtler and more corrosive: the collapse in what skills are worth. That's according to MIT economist David Autor, who made the comments in an interview released Wednesday on the "Possible" podcast, hosted by LinkedIn cofounder Reed Hoffman. Autor warned that rapid automation could usher in what he calls a "Mad Max" scenario — a world where jobs still exist, but the skills that once generated wages become cheap and commoditized. "The more likely scenario to me looks much more like Mad Max: Fury Road, where everybody is competing over a few remaining resources that aren't controlled by some warlord somewhere," he said. The reference, drawn from the dystopian film series set in a post-collapse world of scarcity and inequality, captures Autor's fear that AI could concentrate wealth and power at the top while leaving most workers to fight over what's left. While several economists and some tech CEOs worry AI could displace millions of workers, Autor argued that the damage may play out differently, through the devaluation of once-valuable skills. "The threat that rapid automation poses — to the degree it poses as a threat — is not running out of work, but making the valuable skills that people have highly abundant so they're no longer valuable," he said. He pointed to roles like touch typists, factory technicians, and even taxi drivers as examples — all skilled, well-paying jobs that technology has downgraded or, in some cases, replaced. "It used to be that touch typing was a very valuable skill. Not so much anymore," he said. This doesn't mean people will be unemployed, he added. Instead, many are likely to shift into lower-paid service jobs — in food service, cleaning, security — that require little training and offer minimal pay. "Automation can either increase the expertise of your work by eliminating the supporting tasks and allowing you to focus on what you're really good at," he said. "Or, it can descale your work by automating the expert parts and just leaving you with a sort of last mile." Autor's concern is increasingly reflected in the corporate world. A May Salesforce study projected that 23% of workers will be redeployed over the next two years as AI adoption surges, and even employees who stay in their current roles will see them evolve. Tech executives, meanwhile, are placing a growing premium on adaptability, creativity, and the ability to work with AI tools, not just technical specialization. To avoid a future where technology widens inequality, Autor said we must intentionally design AI to support workers. "As my friend Josh Cohen, a philosopher, likes to say, 'The future is not a forecasting exercise — it's a design exercise, you're building it.'" "And so, breaking our way is not just a matter of luck. It's a matter of making good collective choices, and that's extremely hard to do." For Autor, the best place to start is by focusing AI where it can do the most good: expanding access to healthcare, education, and meaningful work. "Healthcare and education — two activities that in the United States has 20% GDP, a lot of it public money, actually — this is where there's such a great opportunity where AI could be a tool that could be so helpful to us in a way that other tools have not been." "Many of these things are feasible," he continued. "If we think we're not going to do them, it's not because we couldn't do them. It's because we're somehow not delivering on what is feasible."
