The Director of the National Employment Service (NSZ) expressed optimism about the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for humanity, particularly in increasing productivity. Speaking on the second day of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit, he emphasized that AI would significantly enhance the number of tasks that can be completed in a day.
He compared AI’s potential to the impact of the wheel and steam engine on the Industrial Revolution, predicting that it would bring significant advancements and changes, particularly in production and labor. While he does not foresee immediate job losses, he acknowledged changes in the labor market.
“Europe is currently facing a labor crisis, with an aging workforce and a shortage of workers in nearly every sector. I believe AI has the potential to fill those gaps and boost productivity,” he said. He also predicted that repetitive tasks would be increasingly automated.
As an example, he pointed out that in the near future, AI would be used in Serbia to analyze melanoma images to decide which cases require further attention from doctors. “AI can examine thousands of melanoma images, which will reduce patient wait times and improve diagnostic outcomes. This will create a huge shift in the healthcare industry,” he added.
While automated jobs may be replaced by machines, the director stressed that this does not mean the replacement of humans, but rather the evolution of the job market and ecosystem. He believes that in the future, the focus must shift toward retraining and reskilling the workforce.
According to the World Economic Forum, six out of 10 workers will need to undergo some form of training by 2027 to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements.
“Life-long learning has never been more important than it is now,” he emphasized. The director also highlighted that national employment agencies and education systems must prepare
the workforce for these changes, ensuring that younger generations are ready to enter the job market and face new challenges. He stressed that industries such as healthcare, renewable energy, and technology would greatly benefit from the opportunities that AI will bring.
“The future of industries like healthcare and renewable energy will be shaped by the immense possibilities AI can offer. It will transform not only production but also improve the overall quality of life for citizens,” he concluded.
The summit, which is set to adopt the Belgrade Declaration, brings together over 130 delegates and 1,000 global experts. Serbia’s Minister of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation, representing the country at the Ministerial Summit, will advocate for the innovative use of AI, emphasizing the importance of AI in protecting intellectual property and addressing the digital divide between developed and developing nations.
The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit has become the largest international event hosted in Serbia since the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade. The summit is a platform for discussions on political strategies to unlock AI’s transformative potential, foster international cooperation, and create ecosystems that support ethical, inclusive and sustainable innovations.
Over 100 international speakers will address more than 30 sessions during the summit. Serbia took over the presidency of the GPAI from India, further positioning itself as a key player in global AI development and regulation.
