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Will artificial intelligence be the jobs Armageddon so many people fear?

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This research note reviews available evidence on artificial intelligence and employment, focusing on what current international findings may imply for South Africa. It considers labour-market exposure, entry-level employment, automation, skills and possible fiscal implications, while emphasising the considerable uncertainty around how and when these effects may emerge.