Many people are concerned that their jobs will be automated in the near future due to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and development tools such as ChatGPT.
Companies and government authorities are scrambling to learn how to best deal with and regulate AI in order to reduce any suffering associated with this projected transition.
The Italian government set aside 30 million euros ($33 million) on Monday to strengthen the skills of unemployed people and those working in industries most vulnerable to AI innovation.
The Fondo per La Repubblica Digitale (FRD) will grant cash for digital training in two ways. A third of the funds will be used to help people in high-risk replacement jobs improve their digital skills.
The remaining money will be used to assist unemployed and economically inactive individuals in developing digital skills that will improve their chances of entering the labor force.
According to the FRD, automation might threaten a wide range of professions, including transportation and logistics, office support and administration, manufacturing, and retail.
Italy founded the FRD in 2021 to improve Italians’ digital abilities.
According to the FRD, more than half of Italians aged 16 to 74 lack fundamental digital skills, compared to a European Union average of roughly 46%.
Many experts believe that new legislation are required to oversee AI due to its potential impact on national security, education, and employment.
The ChatGPT chatbot was unavailable in Italy for almost four weeks until its maker, OpenAI, addressed concerns made by Italy’s data protection regulator in late April.
