Astana – According to the Gen -Ai of the International Monetary Fund (MFI): artificial intelligence and the future of work reportThe impact of AI on the world economy is deep but multifaceted, offering possibilities of productivity gains while arousing concerns about the disruption of the labor market.

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The report stresses that 40% of world employment is exposed to AI, with advanced savings confronted with greater risks – and opportunities – with the prevalence of cognitive jobs oriented towards tasks.
“In advanced savings, around 60% of jobs are exposed to AI, due to the prevalence of jobs focused on cognitive tasks. A new measure of the potential complementarity of the AI suggests that, among these, about half can be affected negatively by AI, while the rest could benefit from increased productivity by the integration of AA . Global exposure is 40% in emerging market economies and 26% in low -income countries, ”says the report.
This disparity highlights a critical challenge: although the advanced savings are better equipped to take advantage of AI, emerging markets are likely to be delayed, potentially expanding the digital divide. The report warns that the AI could exacerbate the inequalities of income unless effective policies and investment executives are established to respond to these risks.
AI preparation index: a global perspective
THE AI (AIPI) preparation indexDeveloped by the IMF, assesses the preparation of countries for the adoption of AI by measuring factors such as digital infrastructure, human capital, innovation capacity and regulatory managers. It reveals disparities struck by a region between the regions. Advanced savings mark between 0.66 and 0.72, reflecting strong investments in technology and governance. Emerging markets average around 0.4, indicating moderate preparation but significant gaps in infrastructure and politics. Low-income countries obtain an average of 0.26, highlighting serious obstacles such as limited digital access and deficits of workforce.
Preparation for AI requires more than just technology – it requires a support ecosystem encompassing infrastructure, education and innovation.
Preparation of Central Asia AI: growth room
According to the AIPI of the IMF, in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, progresses in the adoption of the AI but still faces significant challenges. The average AIPI score in the region of 0.4 aligns with other emerging markets, while Kazakhstan leads with a score of 0.55, approaching EU levels (0.66).
Kazakhstan is progressing quickly in artificial intelligence, motivated by initiatives from the Ministry of Digital Development. Key projects include the development plan for the IA 2024-2029, the creation of the Alem.ai International Center for startups and research and training programs at the school of tomorrow and in education Tumo, which aim to educate more than 1,000 students per year in the technological fields. In addition, the Kazllm language modelTrained on 148 billion tokens, supports AI -based products such as Egov assistants and legal services. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has underlines The need for strong AI legislation and has announced the creation of an AI development council with international experts.
The high Aipi score of Kazakhstan reflects increasing digital investments, such as the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, but more work is necessary to fill the gap with advanced savings. Improving Internet access, Cloud infrastructure, STEM education and R&D investments in the private sector are the next vital stages.
Throughout Central Asia, challenges such as low legal frameworks and limited digital integration in traditional industries persist. According to AIPI, governments must fill these shortcomings to promote inclusive digital growth.
Socioeconomic implications of AI
The influence of AI on the labor markets varies considerably depending on the region and demographic data. In advanced savings, high income employees will probably be assigned as the risk of travel extended beyond the jobs of average competence. The emerging markets, on the other hand, face a different challenge: they may be delayed to take advantage of AI growth -oriented growth, despite a less immediate disruption in the labor market.
According to AIPI, younger workers in the world are better placed to benefit from AI, while older workers can be confronted with challenges that adapt to technological progress. This trend is also obvious in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The IMF advises political decision -makers to prioritize Reskilling programs and establish social security networks to ensure a just and inclusive transition.
More broadly, AIPI stresses that to fully exploit the potential of AI, countries – including those in Central Asia – must adopt strategies adapted to their development levels. The first critical steps include strengthening large -band connectivity and digital infrastructure, expansion of STEM education and the implementation of training programs for AI skills. The establishment of regulatory frameworks which promote IA innovation while responding to ethical concerns is equally essential to create an environment empowering growth.
In addition, improving regional cooperation through cross -border projects and the sharing of best digital transformation practices can accelerate progress in the region.