General · 15 January 2026
AI Skills Training Announced Amid Mass Unemployment Concerns
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed concerns that artificial intelligence could lead to mass unemployment. To address this, he is set to announce free AI skills training for Londoners and a taskforce to integrate AI across industries. Meanwhile, the London mayoral election in 2021 saw candidates discussing job creation plans, with Shaun Bailey promising 924,000 jobs over five years. The Financial Times reports growing concerns about worker safety amidst expectations for speed in the AI industry.
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