Category: Automation Impact on Jobs

Wales-based freelance marketplace launches petition to ban the nine-to-five

Wales-based freelance marketplace launches petition to ban the nine-to-five

A freelance community has launched a petition to ban the nine-to-five in a bid to amplify a national conversation on a more modern view of working life.

Over 12,000 people from across the UK have signed the petition so far and the community behind it believe that this is just the beginning.

Karl Swanepoel, the Founder of the Wales-based freelance marketplace Revolancer which launched the petition, said the aim was to set a marker to focus the conversation on the growing issue of work. Karl said: “We need to redefine self-employment from an ‘alternative way of working’ and help people realise […]

AI – it’s actually a reskilling thing

AI – it’s actually a reskilling thing

We’ve all seen the scary headlines.

Artificial intelligence threatens the very foundation of work and society as we know it – predicted, as it is, to wipe out millions of jobs, and do so at a faster rate than the new jobs AI will actually create.

But what is the more likely situation – and more importantly than this, how will AI actually change what HR actually needs to do in businesses to prepare them for this future?To help answer some of these questions, researchers at IBM’s Institute for Business Value recently questioned more than 3,000 C-suite leaders across 28 countries […]

How Web3 And AI Will Find You Your Next Job

How Web3 And AI Will Find You Your Next Job

Robot Barista Prepares Coffee At a Brooklyn Coffee Shop (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the last year have shifted public perception of how this technology could impact the future of traditionally human-held jobs. Given the meteoric rise of new and powerful AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, many have expressed concerns surrounding the future of careers in writing, digital art, and many other fields.

Some of these fears may be merited, but there are a lot of nuances that many are not taking into account. One of these is how AI can create entirely […]

The role of Bangladeshi universities in the era of AI

The role of Bangladeshi universities in the era of AI

Adopting an educational system that enables graduates to find jobs is one of the primary responsibilities of a university. And this role is even more crucial now, as we are in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), which has advanced enough to compete with human brains in many fields. So, what are the universities of Bangladesh doing to adapt to this change?

Artificial intelligence is still far from being ‘intelligent’

AI has attained the capability to understand language, recognise patterns, make predictions, compose creative work, and do much more. Once these algorithms are as intelligent as human beings, […]

You’re Fired? How AI Could Change the Labor Landscape

You’re Fired? How AI Could Change the Labor Landscape

Getty Images Machines replacing humans in the workplace is not new, but today’s advances in artificial intelligence could affect hundreds of millions of jobs.

I wrote an article in 2021, Dying Careers You May Want to Steer Clear Of , about how jobs will start to disappear because smart machines are becoming smarter. Since that article, advances in artificial intelligence have exploded, making AI a possible threat to the job security of hundreds of millions of workers. Let’s examine what’s going on and whether you should update your résumé in case even savvier computers gobble up your job.

The threat of […]

Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI

Canada's manufacturing sector seeks to reduce 'repetitive labour' through AI

People attend the 2019 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show in a handout photo. Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show-Marcus Oleniuk **MANDATORY CREDIT** TORONTO — Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector.

That’s one of the messages being shared at this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show taking place in Toronto next Monday to Thursday. The […]

Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI

Canada's manufacturing sector seeks to reduce 'repetitive labour' through AI

People attend the 2019 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show in a handout photo. Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show-Marcus Oleniuk **MANDATORY CREDIT** TORONTO — Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector.

That’s one of the messages being shared at this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show taking place in Toronto next Monday to Thursday. The […]

Embracing the Future: How Automation Transforms British Manufacturing

Embracing the Future: How Automation Transforms British Manufacturing

In the dynamic landscape of the British manufacturing industry, automation is heralding a new era of production efficiency and precision. The clatter of manual labour is giving way to the seamless coordination of robots, artificial intelligence, and state-of-the-art machinery. This blog delves into the profound impact of automation, illuminating its myriad benefits, challenges, and promising future for the UK’s manufacturing sector.

Automation: A Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing:

Automation has ushered in an era of unparalleled efficiency and productivity within manufacturing. Machines tirelessly work around the clock, free from fatigue or the need for rest. This not only reduces lead […]

The Tesla of the cornfield: Self-driving tractors may be coming to Ohio fields soon

The Tesla of the cornfield: Self-driving tractors may be coming to Ohio fields soon

John Deere’s autonomous tractor was announced last year. Experts predict the technology will be widely adopted in the coming years. Farmers across Ohio and neighboring states gathered this week to talk about the latest in agriculture innovations at the annual Farm Science Review in London, a town in Central Ohio. This year, automation was top of mind.

Technological advancements are transforming farmers’ tools – including drones that spray pesticides , robots that can milk cows and tractors that drive themselves . This autonomous machinery could help Ohio farmers amid a farming labor shortage.

Ty Higgins, a spokesperson for the Ohio Farm […]

On Location at Automation Anywhere: Neeti Mehta Shukla on Empowering Nonprofits Through Technology

On Location at Automation Anywhere: Neeti Mehta Shukla on Empowering Nonprofits Through Technology

I was on location at Automation Anywhere Imagine in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. In this video, I speak with Neeti Mehta Shukla, chief social impact officer and co-founder of Automation Anywhere . We discuss how Automation Anywhere’s social impact office leverages technology, including generative artificial intelligence (generative AI ), to transform nonprofits and bridge gaps in societal equality.

Automation Anywhere is on the Acceleration Economy Top 10 Shortlist of AI/Hyperautomation Enablers . Highlights

00:51 — At Automation Anywhere, there’s a give-back culture. As its technology and platform grew, it saw how customers benefit: increased productivity , increased ROI, reduced […]