Artificial intelligence is often described in apocalyptic tones.

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Depending on who you listen to, it is either about to take every job, or end work as we know it.

We still have a big say in what a future powered by AI looks like. Picture Shutterstock

But there's a less dramatic, and more useful, way of looking at the future.

Across advanced economies, the real problem isn't too few jobs, but too few workers. Populations are ageing, birth rates are falling , and shortages are widespread.

From hospitals to construction sites, demand for human expertise is growing. AI can help meet

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