The rapid diffusion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) represents a structural shift in the Saudi labor market, with implications for employment, productivity, and workforce policy. The impact of AI on jobs depends on two factors: exposure, which is the extent to which tasks can be automated, and complementarity, which is the degree to which AI enhances human work. Considering both of these factors is essential to understanding whether occupations are at risk of displacement or are positioned to benefit from productivity gains.
