It’s all a matter of policy: Why robots, artificial intelligence mightn’t put us out of work

It’s all a matter of policy: Why robots, artificial intelligence mightn’t put us out of work

A technician works on a robot, part of a display by the German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence. Robots haven’t resulted in the job losses predicted in that country. Source:AFP

THERE have been three industrial revolutions in modern history. The first was driven by steam power, the second by mass production, and the third by automation in the late 20th century.

Now, in the early 21st century, a ‘fourth industrial revolution’ is driving changes where artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation and big data are combined in a process referred to as ‘Industry 4.0’ — and it’s making businesses more […]

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