Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/331157 
Year of Publication: 
2024
Citation: 
[Journal:] Research in Globalization [ISSN:] 2590-051X [Volume:] 8 [Article No.:] 100231 [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 1-11
Publisher: 
Elsevier, Amsterdam
Abstract: 
The discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its repercussions on skilled employment merits careful consideration. While AI technologies have the potential to result in job displacement within specific sectors, they concurrently usher in new employment opportunities, especially for individuals possessing advanced skills. The primary objective of this paper is to thoroughly evaluate the impact of AI on skilled employment within the South African economy. To achieve this objective, the study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and Granger causality analysis, spanning from 2012Q1 to 2021Q4. The results derived from the ARDL estimation reveal a substantial and positive contribution of artificial intelligence to skilled employment in South Africa, a trend observed in both the long and short run. However, two structural breaks were identified in the data, hence a re-estimation of the ARDL model. The re-estimated ARDL model revealed a negative and significant relationship between AI and skilled employment. In light of these findings, this study advocates implementing regulations and labor market policies that promote the responsible deployment of AI technology while safeguarding workers' rights and job security. This could include establishing guidelines for AI deployment in the workplace, ensuring transparency and accountability in AI systems, and implementing social safety nets to support workers during job transitions.
Subjects: 
Artificial intelligence
Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)
Granger Causality
Skilled employment
South Africa
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