It seems barely a day goes by without a new report of artificial intelligence replacing jobs.
Across Europe, predictions on automations effect on jobsvarywildly, but all agree that major changes are inevitable.
With the impact already being felt, the need for government action is becoming urgent.
Here are five interventions they can take.
Retraining the workforce
The concept of a job for life, was disappearingeven beforeAIs relentless march into the workplace.
Increasingly, were becoming accustomed to refreshing our skill sets.
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Italy, for instance,launcheda new fund this week to help retrain workers.
The country has allocated 10 million to boost the skills of people whose jobs are at risk of automation.
Its not the biggest funding pot, but its a start.
Adapting education systems
As well as upskilling the current workforce, governments need to prepare students for thefutureof work.
To support them, analysts have recommended a variety of education priorities.
They range fromSTEM skills for jobs in techto soft skills that will make people adaptable throughout their working lives.
One popular approach is prioritising 21st-century skills, such as creativity, critical thinking, and communication.
Wage supplements
Technology doesnt always replace jobs; sometimes, it just cuts earnings.
One way to mitigate a loss of earnings is by improving wage supplements.
The idea is to make work pay for people on low-paid jobs, whichcanoffer little morethan subsistence-level welfare benefits.
It wont come cheap, but it could still be cheaper than financially supporting unemployed people.
It could also provide more fulfilment and societal benefit.
Love it or hate, the concept is gaining traction across Europe.
A recentpoll by YouGovfound strong support in allseven European countries surveyed.
Sweden was split, while France and Denmark expressed more opposition.
Itsfar from the onlysocial welfare option, but it merits a spot on this list.
If you have a better idea or just want to slate ours let us know via the usual channels.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
