AI, the Future of Work, and the Risks for Governments

What happens when technology starts automating and augmenting the cognitive tasks that form the backbone of many professions? 

 

The stakes are high: companies are reorganizing, workers are anxious, and major investors are pouring billions into models, chips and data centers. Meanwhile, governments face important decisions on how to minimize social disruption from AI, while maximizing economic gains. 

 

Explore which jobs are most exposed, what factors could boost productivity gains, and the steps governments are taking to manage the transition: https://www.moodys.com/ai-insights

 

Host: Gabriel Agostini, Assistant Vice President, Credit Strategy and Research, Moody’s Ratings

 

Guests: Ana Rayes, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Elisa Parisi-Capone, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings

 

Related Research:

• Artificial Intelligence – Global – AI productivity gains to hinge on demographics and occupational structures 23 Feb 2026
• Artificial Intelligence – Global – AI will reshape the nature of labor, with varying social risks across economies 24 Feb 2026

 

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