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Is the AI Revolution a Threat or Opportunity for Workers

Last updated: 2023/07/12 at 8:35 AM
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword of the future—it’s a present-day reality. For years, experts have been sounding the alarm about the impending AI revolution poised to reshape our work.

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The AI Revolution: Fears and FactsAI and Workers: From Fear to Opportunity

According to recent reports, more than a quarter of jobs within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) could be automated, leading to widespread fear among workers about potential job loss.

The AI Revolution: Fears and Facts

The OECD, an intergovernmental economic organisation with 38 members, encompasses primarily affluent nations and a handful of emerging economies such as Mexico and Estonia. Despite the growing presence of AI, there’s scant evidence to suggest that this technology has significantly impacted job prospects. This lack of tangible impact could be attributed to the nascent stage of the AI revolution.

However, in its 2023 Employment Outlook, the Paris-based organisation revealed that jobs with the highest risk of automation constitute 27% of the average labour force in OECD countries. Countries in Eastern Europe seem most vulnerable. Jobs at the highest risk of automation are those utilising more than 25 of the 100 skills and abilities that AI experts consider to be easily automated.

In a survey conducted last year, the OECD found that three out of every five workers fear losing their job to AI within the next decade. The survey covered 5,300 workers from 2,000 firms across seven OECD countries, encompassing manufacturing and finance sectors.

Interestingly, this survey was conducted before the emergence of generative AI, such as ChatGPT. This type of AI has the potential to automate numerous tasks in various sectors, further intensifying the concerns about AI-driven job losses.

AI and Workers: From Fear to Opportunity

Despite the anxiety around the advent of AI, there’s a silver lining that should not be overlooked. For instance, two-thirds of workers already engaging with AI reported that automation had made their jobs less dangerous or tedious. This feedback hints at the transformative potential of AI and its capacity to improve working conditions and employee well-being.

The final impact of AI on workers will depend on several variables, including the nature of the job, the rate of technological advancement, and, importantly, the policy actions taken to prepare and protect the workforce.

Governments have a crucial role in steering the AI revolution’s direction. They can act proactively to equip workers with the skills necessary to thrive in a technologically advanced workspace. This can be achieved through various means, such as facilitating access to educational resources, promoting lifelong learning, and incentivising reskilling and upskilling programmes.

Moreover, implementing protective measures such as minimum wage laws and collective bargaining rights could alleviate AI’s pressure on wage structures. By doing so, governments can ensure that the benefits of AI are more evenly distributed among the workforce.

Regulators, too, have a significant role in ensuring that workers’ rights are not compromised in the era of AI. By setting clear guidelines and creating robust regulatory frameworks, they can safeguard workers against exploitation and unfair practices.

In conclusion, while the rise of AI brings valid concerns about job security, it’s important to remember that technological revolutions have historically been a double-edged sword. They disrupt existing systems and can cause short-term pain, spur innovation, open new industries, and create jobs that we can scarcely imagine today. As such, the AI revolution, guided by thoughtful policy actions, promises to usher in a more prosperous, efficient, and equitable future of work.

Additional information was taken from Reuters.

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Jaffar Khan July 12, 2023
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