1、Boosting Productivity and Business Growth:The Role of Artificial Intelligence(AI)SkillsBusiness at OECD(BIAC)Education Committee PaperEstablished in 1962,Business at OECD(BIAC)is the officially recognized institutional business stakeholder at the OECD.We stand for policies that enable businesses of

2、all sizes to contribute to economic growth,sustainable development,and societal prosperity.Through Business at OECD,national business and employers federations representing over 10 million companies provide perspectives to cutting-edge OECD policy debates that shape market-based economies and impact

3、 global governance.Our expertise is enriched by the contributions of a wide range of international sector organizations.ContentsIntroduction1I.State of Play 2 Why we focus on AI skills:AI is everywhere How is AI impacting jobs today?What are AI skills?II.Analysis of Challenges and Opportunities 6 Ho

4、w is AI utilized for business?How do businesses develop AI skills?Future directions for AI and skills developmentIII.Recommendations 15 Business best practice Recommendations for government institutionsAnnex:Use Cases 18Annex:References 29Labor markets in OECD economies are currently facing signific

5、ant pressures as demand for skilled labor rises amid historic lows in unemployment and increasing labor shortages.OECD labor markets remain tight,with total employment higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic and the OECD unemployment rate close to its lowest level since at least 20011.Demographic d

6、ecline in many countries will only accentuate this issue,as aging populations reduce the size of the available workforce over time.To sustain growth and adapt to these changing conditions,organizations must prioritize skilling and reskilling efforts to enhance productivity and bridge workforce gaps.