We must improve our digital literacy to compete in the future of work, says Microsoft futurist – CTech

With artificial intelligence and automation penetrating more and more markets, Dr. Tomer Simon, a national technology officer at Microsoft encourages everyone, and especially Israelis, to become more digitally literate. As one of the companys 45 global NTOs, Simon works with governments and regulators to help work on national technologies and infrastructures. On top of this, he also leads the AI quantum computing and 5G technology discussions in Israel to help open more markets for Microsoft around the country.

Simon spoke to CTech about some of the ways that humans can prepare for the jobs of the future. Digital literacy is one of the foundations of our society today, Simon told CTech. I think its important that people should take the time and see how they upscale, whether professionally or digitally.

As sectors become digital, Simon says that consumers can enjoy the democratization of products and services through better and safer access. For example, telemedicine services have soared 800% in 2020 as people stay home due to Covid-19 concerns. Simon says its an example of how doctors can help patients stay safe from wherever they arewithout the need for the sick or elderly to physically travel, spend money on transport, or lose productive hours from a workday.

For doctors who can see more patients in a day and patients who can get a checkout without risking their health, the move to online is a no-brainer.

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We must improve our digital literacy to compete in the future of work, says Microsoft futurist - CTech