Rise of the robots could spark fresh wave of migration as jobs are automated, warns World Bank chief

‘The ‘rise of the robots’ could trigger a fresh wave of migration as jobs in developing countries are automated, the head of the World Bank has warned.
More widespread access to the internet could also fuel flows as people will be able to see how wealthy other parts of the globe are, according to Jim Yong Kim.
The economist made the grim prediction as he urged progress on stamping out poverty around the world.
In a speech at the London School of Economics last night, Dr Kim said low-skilled jobs – such as making clothes – had traditionally provided millions of jobs in developing countries.”
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