Category: Automation Impact on Jobs

24/7: Work between meaning and imbalance

24/7: Work between meaning and imbalance

Nojus Drąsutis, The Pool Cleaners, Vilnius (still), 2017. From Labor in a Single Shot by Antje Ehmann and Harun Farocki, 2011. 24/7: Work between meaning and imbalance
May 1, 2024–January 19, 2025

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Kunsthaus Graz Lendkai 1 8020 Graz AustriaT +43 316 80179200 info@kunsthausgraz.at www.kunsthausgraz.at Opening: Tuesday, April 30th, 7 pmThe world of work has undergone profound transformation in modern society. In the age of 24/7 access on offer, traditional working hours have long ceased to be the norm. The way “flexibility” is understood has changed, even reversed. It is […]

Balancing Efficiency and Employment: Navigating the Impact of Technology on the Workforce

Balancing Efficiency and Employment: Navigating the Impact of Technology on the Workforce

Balancing Efficiency and Employment: Navigating the Impact of Technology on the Workforce

Daniel CF Ng

· Follow 3 min read·7 hours ago The relentless march of technology, driven by the pursuit of efficiency and productivity, has long been hailed as a catalyst for economic growth and innovation. However, this progress often comes at a cost, particularly in the realm of employment. As machines become increasingly capable of performing tasks once reserved for humans, the specter of job displacement looms large. This report delves into the complex dilemma posed by the tension between technological advancement and employment, exploring the […]

The Impact of Automated Robots on Employment and Countermeasures

The Impact of Automated Robots on Employment and Countermeasures

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Robots have become a pressing issue in workplaces and the academic field. Some people worry that they may
decrease employment opportunities and labor costs. In this situation, the government plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair and just labor market. This paper discusses the government’s role in addressing the influence of robots on employment. References
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How Software and IT Jobs are disappearing in favour of AI and what is going to fill that vacuum

How Software and IT Jobs are disappearing in favour of AI and what is going to fill that vacuum

AI and technology advancements threaten 400 million jobs globally, impacting India’s IT sector. Addressing rising unemployment requires skill evolution and innovative educational approaches to prepare for the future workforce demands.

Our youth need to stop blindly following the latest tech trends and invest in building skills that will withstand the test of time. For years, science fiction has warned us of a future where we devise our own obsolescence.
Are we living that reality?
A one-minute search on Google will show headlines in debate among themselves.“AI is taking over the job market”“AI won’t replace humans”“AI is coming for developers”So, […]

Chennai Trade Centre to host first Automation Expo roadshow on May 3

The first ever road show on Automation Expo is being held as a prelude to the main event being organised in Mumbai from August 21. Chennai will be hosting the first Automation Expo Road Show to discuss the impact of AI and Robotics in process and factory automation.

The road show, to be organised as part of the Automation Expo 2024, would be held at the Chennai Trade Centre on May 3.

About 50 exhibitors from Mumbai would take part and display their exhibits.The organisers said they expected 500 to 1,000 users of instrumentation and automation to visit the road show.“This […]

HR Work Break: FTC’s Latest Noncompete Rule

HR Work Break: FTC’s Latest Noncompete Rule

The work and hiring landscape is rapidly changing. Are you keeping up? With the help of our sponsors, we created this brand new eBook to help you pave the way through your recruiting & talent acquisition path in 2024. We’ll discuss: How to manage a high-volume recruiting campaign Leading talent acquisition trends for 2024 How […] How Task Automation and Employee Self-Service Are Reshaping the HR Experience

In our “HR Task Automation and Employee Self-Service” survey conducted in mid-2023, we collected responses from 831 HR professionals about the significant role of technology in their industry. The findings highlight […]

Call center jobs at risk as AI advances, TCS CEO K Krithivasan warns

Call center jobs at risk as AI advances, TCS CEO K Krithivasan warns

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K Krithivasan has forecasted a big shift in the call center industry, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) said to dramatically reduce the need for traditional call centers within a year or so.

Advertisement Krithivasan believes that chatbots equipped with generative AI will be designed to analyse customer transaction histories and perform tasks traditionally handled by call centre agents. Photo: Bloomberg In Short

TCS CEO K Krithivasan has predicted a big shift in the call center industry He warns that AI could dramatically reduce the need for traditional call centers He predicted that this could happen […]

Lehigh Valley companies turn to automation to address labor shortage

Lehigh Valley companies turn to automation to address labor shortage

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Kris Jackson, a representative with Cross Trainer Learning, talks with… Kris Jackson, a representative with Cross Trainer Learning, talks with… Participants explore the various vendor booths at the Manufacturers Resource… Derek Light, a representative with Keyence, talks with Arthur Deets… Participants explore the various vendor booths at the Manufacturers Resource… Devin Gundrum,of Phillips Robotics, talks with Robert Wolff during the… Gene Kaschak,of MCR, talks with Matt Kimchak during the Manufacturers… […]

Will Robots Replace Warehouse Workers?

Will Robots Replace Warehouse Workers?

At a warehouse located near Luton, a new and innovative system has been implemented to revolutionise the way orders are fulfilled for online shoppers . Recently highlighted in a BBC article, this advanced system showcases how robots navigate grids to quickly gather items for delivery. Unlike the early days of online shopping where human workers manually collected items, these robots perform the task with speed and precision.

Powered by sophisticated software and artificial intelligence, these robots operate alongside human staff to streamline the order fulfilment process. They navigate through the warehouse, selecting and delivering items to robotic arms equipped with […]

Sam Altman’s “one-person unicorn” and the future of the office

Sam Altman’s “one-person unicorn” and the future of the office

Sam Altman’s “one-person unicorn” and the future of the office

Back in January 2024, OpenAI’s Sam Altman captured headlines for his speculation at the coming of the world’s first one-person billion-dollar company, enabled by advances in AI. This follows a series of notably low-headcount businesses reaching this status in the past, including Instagram’s 2012 sale to Facebook ( with a 13-person headcount ).

Luke Graham · Follow Published in Pi Labs Insights ·4 min read·5 hours ago–Technology and automation have had a longstanding impact on employee headcount, with industrial and agricultural examples dating back generations (even centuries). Critics […]