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AI WORK
In the 1500s, Queen Elizabeth I refused a knitting machine, worried it would take away jobs from workers. Sound familiar?
Centuries later, machines in textile factories caused protests and gave rise to the term “Luddite.”
Today, AI is reshaping industries at an even faster pace, raising similar concerns about its impact on jobs.
Unlike knitting machines, AI can affect almost every industry.
Research shows that 80% of U.S. workers could see at least 10% of their tasks influenced by tools like LLMs.
But while AI brings innovation, it also raises big questions about its effects on jobs.
Here are some key takeaways:
Some companies, have used AI to cut staff, but large-scale job losses remain rare.
AI tools, like those used by Amazon and Barclays, track employee activity. While these tools aim to improve productivity, they often feel invasive.
AI can monitor union activity, raising concerns about how it might impact worker protections.
Knitting vs. ChatGPT
Unions and workers are finding ways to adapt.
For example, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) secured protections so AI can’t replace jobs without consent.
New tools, like the app WeClock, help employees track their own work data to push for fair treatment.
AI has great potential to improve work, but it also comes with risks.
Experts suggest being a “paranoid optimist”: welcome the benefits of AI while staying alert to its challenges.
Those AI luddites are getting nervous…
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Yesterday’s Poll
“Should copyright laws be updated to include AI-generated content?”
Yes, it’s time to adapt. - 49%
No, humans should stay in charge. - 51% ✅
Your Views:
“It seems not changing the law is correct. That is my vote. But what if someone copies Michael Jackson's Thriller song for song and declares that his/her AI system created it ?” - sudars
“I believe that A.I. is now a life form that we don't totally understand. They have identities and should have protection for the material that they create. Obviously, there is a lot to figure out going down this path, but we need to start” - cgow
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