
Observatory on AI and Work in the Digital Economy
The ILO Observatory on Artificial Intelligence and Work in the Digital Economy is the leading international knowledge hub on the world-of-work dimensions of AI and the digital economy. It aims to support governments and social partners in understanding and managing the digital transformation of work.
Key resources
AI4Good
Discover the AI for Good webinars on AI and Work, curated by the ILO

ILO Working paper 96
Generative AI and Jobs: A global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality

United Nations and International Labour Organization report
Mind the AI Divide: Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work

ILO Working Paper 121 - Joint publication ILO-World Bank
Buffer or Bottleneck? Employment Exposure to Generative AI and the Digital Divide in Latin America
Ongoing and upcoming events
Research Seminar
The Potential of Generative AI for Analyzing Large Textual Assets
ILO Live
Social justice in the digital era: AI's impact on the labour market

AI impact on jobs
ILO researchers developed a methodology to estimate the effects of generative AI on existing occupations.
Thematic areas

Artificial intelligence


Algorithmic management


Digital labour platforms


Workers’ personal data


AI and digital skills


All resources
Full list of articles, papers, reports, events and projects about AI and work in the digital economy
Connect with the Observatory
Contact us for more information and opportunities for partnerships: AIObservatory@ilo.org