IDB: AI could lift Latin America's economy by 5.1%, but wages may fall
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says AI could grow the Latin American and Caribbean economy by 5.1% over a decade. Wages, however, could fall by more than 20% for workers left behind because they lack mobility.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- The ability to change careers is key to protecting wages.
- HR professional
- Retraining and mobility programmes can reduce wage risk.
Sources
- AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade but wages may fall, IDB saysreuters · Sep 21, 2026
- AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% but wages may fall, IDB says | Reutersreuters.com · Sep 21, 2026
- AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% but wages may fall, IDB says By Reutersinvesting.com · Sep 21, 2026
- AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade but wages may fall, IDB says | 1330 & 101.5 WHBLwhbl.com · Sep 21, 2026
- AI could boost LatAm, Caribbean economy 5.1% over a decade but wages may fall, IDB says - CNAchannelnewsasia.com · Sep 21, 2026
- IDB: AI could grow LatAm's economy 5.1% — or shrink wages 20% for workers left behindlatintimes.com · Sep 22, 2026
- AI's $44T Economy Could Leave Knowledge Workers Behindvktr.com · Sep 23, 2026
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