“In 2040, AI will usher in an era of enterprise hyper-efficiency and productivity that accelerates innovation at scale. The proliferation of AI will present a robust landscape of enhanced human capabilities that unlock human potential, amplify human intellect, enable the pursuit of meaningful work and catalyze many societal advances.
“Mitigating the challenges of 2040 will require new, harmonized efforts and initiatives from policymakers, industry leaders and the global community to ensure an equitable AI-driven society.
“However, in 2040, the benefits of AI could be unevenly distributed, exacerbating economic and social disparities. This could mean that we will face the challenges and impact of profound AI-driven job displacement and the monumental task of providing the pathways and resources required for the constant upskilling and reskilling of workers to keep pace with the rate of change.
“Mitigating the challenges of 2040 will require new, harmonized efforts and initiatives from policymakers, industry leaders and the global community to ensure an equitable AI-driven society.”
This response was written in November 2023 in reply to the question: Considering likely changes due to the proliferation of AI in individuals’ lives and in social, economic and political systems, how will life have changed by 2040? This and more than 150 additional responses are included in the report “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence by 2040”