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AI + The Future of Work + Great Global Opps, PCDN AI for Impact Newsletter, Feb. 21, 2025

February 21, 2025

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The AI Revolution & the Future of Impact Work: A Global Perspective

The world of work is undergoing a massive transformation, and at the heart of it lies Artificial Intelligence (AI). The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights how AI and other technologies are reshaping industries, creating opportunities, and challenging traditional roles. For those focused on building a more equitable and sustainable world, these changes present both opportunities and challenges.

  • Job Creation vs. Displacement: By 2030, 170 million new jobs will be created globally due to technological advancements, demographic shifts, and the green transition. However, 92 million jobs will be displaced, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. It is important not everyone agrees with this data as some see much greater # of jobs lost.

  • AI & Big Data Dominate: AI-driven roles are among the fastest-growing, with demand for skills in generative AI, data science, and digitalization surging.

  • Skills Evolution: Employers predict that 39% of core skills will change by 2030. Lifelong learning and adaptability will be essential for workers to remain competitive.

  • Human Skills Matter More Than Ever: Creativity, resilience, empathy, and leadership are becoming increasingly critical as automation handles routine tasks.

For more details on these trends, explore the full report here.

AI's Impact on Impact-Driven Careers:

AI presents unique opportunities for those in social impact work:

  • Efficiency & Scale: AI can automate repetitive tasks and analyze large datasets to identify needs and trends, enabling organizations to scale their efforts more effectively.

  • New Roles in Social Good: The rise of AI creates demand for roles like AI ethicists, data equity specialists, and community engagement experts who ensure ethical and inclusive applications of technology.

  • Global Disparities: While advanced economies may benefit from rapid AI adoption, emerging markets face challenges like limited infrastructure and digital literacy gaps. Ensuring equitable access to AI tools is crucial to avoid exacerbating inequalities.

Preparing for the Future of Impact Work:

To thrive in this evolving landscape:

  1. Embrace Lifelong Learning: Stay curious about new technologies and invest in upskilling or reskilling.

  2. Develop Hybrid Skills: Combine technical expertise (e.g., data analysis) with human-centric skills (e.g., empathy and communication).

  3. Advocate for Ethical AI: Push for responsible development that prioritizes transparency, equity, and accessibility.

  4. Collaborate Across Sectors: Partner with stakeholders from technology, business, and social sectors to create innovative solutions.

The rise of AI offers a powerful opportunity to accelerate progress toward a more just and sustainable world. By preparing thoughtfully and strategically, changemakers can harness this technology to drive meaningful impact.

To dive deeper into these insights, check out the full Future of Jobs Report 2025 here.

AI for Impact Opportunities

Global Civic Space Fellow, Amnesty International, Remote

Amnesty International invites applications for an 18-month part-time fellowship to explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices.

Senior Director of Weather Forecast (featured post)

The Development Innovation Lab is seeking a full-time Senior Director to lead the UChicago Human-Centered Forecasts initiative. The Senior Director will work closely with the faculty leads to build and grow this new initiative that has the potential to transform access to a vital climate adaptation tool in low- and middle-income countries.

Global Partnerships Manager, Remote

Do you have experience in landing clients & partners across a range of industries? Are you a self-starting initiative taker who loves to break new ground? Do you get excited about the prospect of helping drive improvements and outcomes for ALX and its learners through helping to land significant new partner deals? Are you intrigued by the possibility of helping see more young Africans trained and in employment? If so, then this might just be the role for you!

Perplexity's AI Business Fellowship 2025

Our application-based fellowship program is tailored for individuals seeking to advance their careers in AI, establish themselves as thought leaders in the field, and drive AI adoption as champions within their organizations.

Cooperative AI Summer School, UK

The Cooperative AI Summer School is designed to provide students and early-career professionals in AI, computer science and related disciplines, such as sociology and economics, with a firm grounding in the emerging field of cooperative AI.

Need one-on-one support running a participatory program? Apply for mentorship! — People Powered

Do you need help to advocate, launch, or improve a participatory program? Apply for expert mentoring support!

Program Associate (Berkeley, CA)

CivAI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that informs diverse audiences about AI capabilities and dangers in a unique way. Instead of research or whitepapers, we build interactive software demonstrations that provide a deep, intuitive sense of where AI is and where it’s going. We present these demos to targeted audiences—policymakers, interest groups, conferences—and make scalable versions available to the public.

Consultancy, UNICEF

The consultant will support UNICEF Programme Group Education and UNICEF Sweden in the development of the UNICEF-Akelius partnership by providing technical assistance in the strategy, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Akelius digital language learning initiative, in collaboration with the Learning Innovation Hub.

PhD on Ethical AI for Health & Medicine

The TU/e is constantly looking for scientific and non-scientific staff further its ambitions.

Research Management Associate/Research Manager

As Research Management Associate, you will work closely with GovAI’s Head of Talent Development, Valerie Belu, on our Seasonal Fellowship in London, UK – our flagship talent development programme.

Community Lead, Anthropic

Remote-Friendly (Travel Required), San Francisco
This role provides a unique opportunity to shape how we engage with our community, from individual users to enterprises, while furthering our commitment to responsible AI development. As a key member of the Marketing team reporting to the Head of Customer Marketing, you'll develop strategies that drive both community health and business impact.

Executive Director, US

TechSoup and Ballmer Group seek a solution-focused, pragmatic, mission-driven, and action- oriented ED to lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Data and Technology Hub.

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News & Resources

😄 Joke of the Day
Why did the AI refuse to play chess?
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🌍 News

  • 🎥 Mental Health Innovation – How Rob Morris is tackling the youth mental health crisis with tech | Rise25 Watch here: YouTube

  • ♟️ AI Chess Cheating on the Rise – A report by Palisade Research highlights how AI-assisted cheating is threatening the integrity of competitive chess. Read more: TIME

  • ⚖️ Who’s Responsible for AI Bias? – A Stanford Law report examines legal and ethical questions around AI model bias and accountability. Should AI developers be held liable? Read more: Stanford Law

💼 Organization to Watch
Constellation Philanthropy – A network of funders supporting AI and tech-driven social impact initiatives. They focus on scalable, high-impact solutions. Learn more & explore careers: Constellation Careers

🔗 LinkedIn Connection
Paola Mosso – A leader in responsible AI and social impact, Paola’s work bridges technology and ethical innovation. Follow her insights: LinkedIn