The Globotics Upheaval

Explore the consequences of the "globotics" upheaval in this 32-minute World Economic Forum talk by Richard Baldwin, Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Switzerland. Delve into the projected growth of the global instant machine translation market and its impact on first-world service jobs. Examine how improvements in machine translation and connectivity are creating opportunities for non-native speakers worldwide. Learn about digital technology's role in changing globalization, tele-migration, domestic telecommuting, online freelancing platforms, and telepresence. Consider the implications for job displacement and the future of work in a globalized, digitally-connected world.