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Stanford lecture discusses the future of jobs and AI automation

Stanford lecture discusses the future of jobs and AI automation

The future of jobs is being reshaped by AI and automation, especially in manufacturing. A recent Stanford lecture highlighted this transformation, focusing on the rise of automated factories and the potential decline in blue-collar jobs due to advancements in robotics and AI. The lecture offered valuable insights into the evolving job market and technological landscape: Automated factories, like Xiaomi’s dark factory in Beijing that produces smartphones with 100% automation, are leading the charge in transforming manufacturing. These factories showcase the efficiency and precision that can be achieved with minimal human intervention.

The rise of automated factories is having a […]

Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series Experimental Estimates of Potential Artificial Intelligence Occupational Exposure in Canada

Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series Experimental Estimates of Potential Artificial Intelligence Occupational Exposure in Canada

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/11f0019m2024005-eng

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The authors would like to thank Li Xue, Marc Frenette and Vincent Hardy from Statistics Canada, and Jessica Gallant, Matthew Calver, Jacob Loree and Alan Stark from the Department of Finance Canada for their helpful and constructive comments. Abstract Past studies on technological change have suggested that occupations involving routine and manual tasks will face a higher risk of automation-related job transformation. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) challenge prior conclusions, as AI is increasingly able to perform non-routine and cognitive tasks. These advances have the potential to affect a broader segment of the […]

The Impact of Automation on Employment and Wages: Navigating the Future of Work

The Impact of Automation on Employment and Wages: Navigating the Future of Work

The Impact of Automation on Employment and Wages: Navigating the Future of Work

Dr Mubasshira Shaikh

· Follow 3 min read·6 hours agoAs we progress deeper into the 21st century, automation continues to transform industries, reshaping the way we work and live. From manufacturing robots to artificial intelligence-driven software, automation is changing the landscape of employment, bringing both opportunities and challenges. This article explores the multifaceted impact of automation on employment and wages, examining the potential benefits, risks, and strategies for workers and businesses in this evolving landscape. 1. Understanding Automation Automation refers to the use of technology […]

AI in the Modern World: A Double-Edged Sword Shaping our Future

AI in the Modern World: A Double-Edged Sword Shaping our Future

One of the most significant advantages of AI is its ability to reduce time spent on tasks that would otherwise require considerable human effort

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction; it has become an integral part of our daily lives, shaping industries, economies, and social systems. As AI continues to advance, it brings with it a blend of promise and peril, a duality that is reshaping the modern world in profound ways. This article explores both the advantages and disadvantages of AI, shedding light on its impact on society.

Advantages of AI: A […]

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Image credit: IM Imagery/stock.adobe.com Australia’s workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.

The rise of automation in Australia

Automation in Australia is not a new phenomenon, but its pace and scope have accelerated in recent years.The advent of AI and machine learning has allowed for the automation of complex tasks that were previously thought to be the exclusive domain of human workers.This shift is particularly evident in sectors […]

‘Place-based industrial strategy’ responds to past and future industrial and labor market shocks

‘Place-based industrial strategy’ responds to past and future industrial and labor market shocks

The motivation for backward-looking investment is clear. The U.S. economy is no stranger to industry shocks, nor their long-term economic and sociopolitical consequences. At multiple points in recent decades, sudden shifts in industry dynamics, supply chains, and trade relationships have levied immense economic burdens on the communities most reliant on those sectors, creating pockets of distress and disinvestment in places once considered America’s industrial hubs. Witness the most severe of these shocks: the “China shock” of 2000 to 2012, when a surge in low-cost imports following China’s 2001 admission to the World Trade Organization erased millions of U.S. manufacturing […]

Q&A: How should the labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

Q&A: How should the labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

Credit: University of Illinois Press Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal, a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today’s economy.

Bruno, the author of the book "What Work Is," spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about how the labor movement should grapple with the rise of artificial intelligence and automation on the job. How do you foresee organized labor dealing with the challenges that technology such as automation and artificial intelligence pose to the […]

How should labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

How should labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at the Urbana campus of the University of Illinois and the director of the Labor Education Program in Chicago. Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal , a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today’s economy. Bruno, the author of the book “What Work Is,” spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about how the labor movement should grapple with the rise of artificial intelligence and […]

How should labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

How should labor movement handle the challenges of AI, automation at work?

Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and employment relations at the Urbana campus of the University of Illinois and the director of the Labor Education Program in Chicago. Robert Bruno is a professor of labor and employment relations at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal , a research-based initiative tasked with investigating labor policies in today’s economy. Bruno, the author of the book “What Work Is,” spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about how the labor movement should grapple with the rise of artificial intelligence and […]

The Future of ‘Work’ in the Global North and Global South

future of work For my offspring and the children of friends here and elsewhere in the Global North and South, I worry about what future jobs will be available for them. I decided to look at some of the most critical factors.

Work in the Global North and Global South is poised to undergo a significant transformation due to multiple factors, including demographic shifts, technological advances, and climate change. Whether called “work” or “labor,” the focus is on producing goods and services from human efforts, whether physical exertion or mental efforts, with or without non-human assistance, done in exchange […]