Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI data center boom will create six‑figure jobs for electricians, plumbers and construction workers, citing $7 trillion global spend and US labor shortages.
President Trump’s allies and MAGA influencers demand Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s removal after he backed migrant work visas and halted ICE traffic stops, sparking White House tensions and calls for stricter deportations.
A Filipino housekeeper began working in Japan, part of a trend enabled by a 2015 legal change allowing foreign housekeepers in designated areas to address labor shortages and boost women's workforce participation. Pinay International now employs over 200 Filipino staff in various prefectures.
South Korea is experiencing a surge in unstaffed 24-hour stores, including coffee shops, pet stores, and boutiques, driven by labor shortages and increasing wage costs. Companies like Lounge X are deploying robots to serve customers, with estimates suggesting a significant increase in such establishments nationwide.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts AI will increase demand for human labor, creating shortages rather than job losses. Speaking at VivaTech Paris, he countered concerns about AI-induced redundancy, highlighting its potential to remove barriers and unlock new opportunities. He also discussed his AI venture Prometheus and his vision for lunar colonization.
충북 단양군이 농촌 일손 부족 해결을 위해 라오스 국적 근로자 30명을 투입하는 '공공형 외국인 계절 근로 지원' 사업을 시작했다. 이 사업은 근로자들이 합숙하며 농가에 하루 단위로 투입되는 방식으로, 소규모 및 고령 농가에 안정적인 인력 지원을 제공할 것으로 기대된다.
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott argues AI is a structural solution for labor shortages, not just an efficiency tool. He highlighted the "AI Control Tower" vision and acquisitions like MoveWorks to manage agents, emphasizing ServiceNow's role in executing actions while AI thinks. McDermott also expressed confidence in ServiceNow's competitive edge in ITSM, CRM, and security, projecting significant growth.
Japanese companies are using advanced existing technologies, not just AI, to address severe labor shortages. Examples include head-mounted displays for security guards and customized industrial robots for factories, improving efficiency and work quality.
Japan Airlines has begun testing humanoid robots for ground operations at Tokyo's Haneda Airport to address chronic labor shortages. Partnering with GMO AI & Robotics, the airline will trial robots for baggage loading and cabin cleaning starting in May, with full deployment targeted by 2028. The initiative comes as Japan's aviation sector faces rising tourism demand and a shrinking workforce driven by an aging population. Japan's working-age population is projected to decline 31% by 2060.
Japan's aging population is leading care providers to recruit physically strong individuals, including bodybuilders and athletes, to assist with demanding tasks like lifting and mobility support. This innovative approach aims to address labor shortages in the care sector and make the profession more appealing to younger workers by highlighting its active nature.
