Kuwait Unveils ‘Neural Nation’ Plan: AI Will Replace 40% of Government Workforce by 2035
KUWAIT CITY – In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the global employment sector, Kuwaiti officials have announced the 'Neural Nation' initiative, a sweeping digital transformation project that will see artificial intelligence systems assume the roles of 40% of the country’s public sector employees within the next decade. The plan, unveiled at the Kuwait Tech Summit, promises to slash bureaucracy, increase efficiency by an estimated 300%, and reallocate human talent to emerging fields like quantum computing and space logistics. Critics warn the swift automation could create a massive social upheaval, as hundreds of thousands of citizens face retraining or early retirement. "We are not eliminating jobs; we are evolving our nation," stated Minister of Digital Affairs, Amal Al-Sabah. "By 2035, driving a desk will be as obsolete as driving a dhow for trade." The global community watches closely as Kuwait gambles on a future where its citizens either lead the AI revolution or are left behind by it.