Khan: AI could bring ‘mass unemployment’ to London

SADIQ Khan has warned that AI could become a “weapon of mass destruction” for jobs across London unless the government takes proactive action to ease its impact on work.

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The London Mayor says Al's impact on the capital city will be “nothing short of colossal” over the coming years.

In a Mansion House speech yesterday evening, Khan argued that London is particularly exposed to AI because of its heavy reliance on white-collar jobs in finance, professional services and the creative industries, with entry-level roles likely to be hit first.