Analysis of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Application in the Employment Sector and Proposing Priority Solutions for Iran
Subject Areas : Special
Azam Sadat Mortazavi
1
,
Hassan Yeganeh
2
,
Anita Hadizadeh
3
1 - ICT Research Institute
2 -
3 - ICT Research Institute
Keywords: Application of artificial intelligence, employment, solution, upstream documents, prioritization,
Abstract :
The rapid growth of transformative technologies has created numerous opportunities and challenges for economic sectors. The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy and labor market, along with future projections, has drawn the attention of policymakers and decision-makers to this field. Studies and forecasts evaluate these impacts differently depending on the level of development of various countries. Therefore, preparing for the effects of AI application in the labor market, considering its role in the national economy, requires thorough examination. This study proposes and prioritizes strategies to address AI-related challenges in employment in Iran. Through a qualitative approach, the study identifies higher-level policy documents using a document-based methodology and analyzes their content to derive relevant considerations. By mapping these considerations to recommendations from international organizations, initial strategies were developed and finalized through the Delphi method, involving 14 experts in the field. These strategies were then prioritized using the AHP method and Super Decision software. The findings reveal that the strategy "focusing policymakers' and regulators' efforts on drafting and updating regulations for relevant sectors and establishing suitable enforcement mechanisms" ranks highest in the education and skills dimension. The strategy "investing in strengthening the technological and digital skills of the current and future workforce by updating skill indicators in recruitment and workforce evaluation processes" is prioritized in the workforce employment dimension, while the strategy "policy-making to promote digital literacy mechanisms and enhance public digital culture" is paramount in the digital literacy dimension
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