About ILO
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.Only tripartite U.N. agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member States, to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
Activities by ILO
How Do You Lip Read a Robot? – Recruitment AI has a Disability Problem
Asia and the Pacific, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States ChinaUnited StatesAn information-sharing webinar that discussed the risks associated with using AI-powered recruitment software. It highlighted emerging evidence that such software can lead to the exclusion of candidates with different types of disabilities.
Activity Type Awareness/AdvocacyInnovative Solutions for Formalization in Latin America and the Caribbean - AI tools for Colombia’s coffee producers
Latin America and the Caribbean ColombiaA pilot of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, 'AgroasesorIA', designed as a WhatsApp chatbot. The tool aims to boost productivity and promote decent work for Colombia's coffee producers by providing personalized advice on labour formalization, business management, and good agricultural practices.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsEmployment and Social Affairs Platform 2
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States AlbaniaBosnia and HerzegovinaKosovoNorth MacedoniaMontenegroSerbiaA unified system, Matrix of Intelligence and Risk Assessment (MIRA), for case and data management, and risk assessment. It uses data mining and machine learning techniques to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of labor inspectorates in addressing undeclared and under-declared work.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical assistancePolicy/Regulatory GuidanceMind the AI Divide: Shaping a Global Perspective on the Future of Work
Global United KingdomUnited States
This report, co-authored by the United Nations and the International Labour Organization, addresses the critical issue of the uneven adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for global equity, fairness, and social justice.
Disparities in access to digital infrastructure, advanced technology, quality education, and training are deepening existing inequalities, particularly as the global economy shifts towards AI-driven production and innovation. Less developed countries risk being left behind, exacerbating economic and social divides.
The report stresses the importance of targeted and concerted efforts to bridge this digital divide to ensure AI's potential to foster sustainable development and alleviate poverty. It highlights the role of the workplace in AI adoption, where productivity gains and improved working conditions can be achieved with the right conditions, including digital infrastructure, skills, and a culture of social dialogue.
Promoting inclusive growth requires proactive strategies to support AI development in disadvantaged regions, enhance digital infrastructure, build AI skills, and ensure good quality jobs along the AI value chain. International collaboration in AI capacity building is crucial to create a more equitable and resilient AI ecosystem, unlocking opportunities for shared prosperity and human advancement worldwide.
The report calls for continued collaborative efforts to shape global AI governance, uphold human dignity and labour standards, and expand economic opportunities for all.