Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

Bookmark: Mastercard exec wants companies to reskill workers before AI comes for their jobs

Mastercard's exec urges businesses to prioritize reskilling workers to prepare for the AI revolution and safeguard jobs.

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Mastercard exec wants companies to reskill workers before AI comes for their jobs


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