Strategies to Address Disparities in the AI Era: Public Forum on October 26

Discussions are underway to address disparities arising from the era of artificial intelligence (AI).

The National Economic Advisory Council announced that it will hold a public forum on October 26 at 2 p.m. at the Ferum Hall on the third floor of the Ferum Tower in Seoul. The forum will focus on the theme, 'How to Prepare for the AI Transformation Era: Centered on Skills Development and Income Security.'

This forum aims to develop alternatives in response to the rapid advancements in AI. There are growing gaps in access and utilization opportunities among individuals and groups, as well as disparities in transitioning to new jobs. The forum will explore the connections between growth, employment, and income in the AI era, discussing ways to enhance human capabilities and income security systems.

The forum will begin with opening remarks from Kim Sung-sik, Vice Chairman of the National Economic Advisory Council. Jang Ji-yeon, a senior researcher at the Korea Labor Institute, will present on 'The Link Between AI Transformation and Growth, Employment, and Income: Restoring Growth Paths Through Work and Skills.'

Additionally, Yoo Yu-jin, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, will discuss 'Directions and Prospects Beyond a Sustainable Welfare State: Focusing on Income Security,' while Hong Kyung-jun, a professor at Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of Social Welfare, will propose 'New Alternatives for Income Security: Introducing a National Activity Allowance System.'

The discussion will be moderated by Choi Young-seop, Dean of the Graduate School of Techno-Human Resource Development at Korea University of Technology and Education, with participation from Choi Young-jun, a professor at Yonsei University’s Department of Public Administration, and Nam Chan-seob, a professor at Dong-A University’s Department of Social Welfare.

* This article has been translated by AI.