António Dias da Silva, an ECB expert on AI adoption, and Miles Parker, an economist focused on AI and energy consumption, dive into the transformative impact of AI on the economy. They discuss whether AI will replace jobs or create new opportunities, emphasizing the necessity of reskilling. The duo explores demographic differences in AI adoption and how policy can facilitate corporate integration. They also tackle the increasing energy consumption of AI technologies, comparing their demands to traditional activities, and ponder the balance between digital innovation and sustainability.
