The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) brings an unprecedented opportunity for Chile’s economic development, with projections suggesting that generative AI could contribute between $2.6 and $4.4 trillion to the global economy. However, this transformation also brings challenges that cannot be overlooked. McKinsey warns that nearly 40% of jobs are highly exposed to AI, with the automation of routine tasks potentially displacing thousands of workers and deepening existing inequalities.

To drive Chile’s development strategy forward, it’s essential for local businesses to enhance the “sophistication of their value offerings.” Ideally, this would involve embracing a process of “technology infusion” (World Development Report 2024), enabling them to adapt successful technologies and new business models being used globally to improve our industries. Achieving this goal requires a skilled workforce with advanced digital competencies, and Talento Digital is geared toward this very objective, exemplifying how to equip our workforce to rapidly adapt to new challenges.

While high-income economies foresee an aging, shrinking workforce, low-income economies anticipate a 50% increase in their active workforce by 2043 (The Rise of Global Digital Jobs – January 2024). This demographic shift opens a window of opportunity for emerging economies.

Creating a thriving, secure, and inclusive global digital workforce calls for action from employers, countries, and individuals alike. Talento Digital, recently recognized with the highest impact rating by DIPRES (Budget Directorate, Ministry of Finance, Government of Chile), demonstrates the effectiveness of impactful training paths that ensure workers possess the right skills for both current job opportunities and those that will emerge.

Mónica Retamal F.
Kodea Executive Director