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Future-Proofing The Workforce

There has been an undeniable shift in the use of technological advances in the workforce. Leveraging these advances has proven to be not only beneficial in performing tasks but absolutely crucial.

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There has been an undeniable shift in the use of technological advances in the workforce. Leveraging these advances has proven to be not only beneficial in performing tasks but absolutely crucial.Technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence ‘AI’ and automation have always reared themselves in the workplace, subtly and in mundane tasks. Automation and AI are not always copiously expressive; it is the out-of-office replies sent by colleagues, […]

AI Workforce: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Yet Exist

AI Workforce: Preparing for Jobs That Don't Yet Exist

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The use of artificial intelligence for automatic processes has been projected as an altering factor in the workforce situation. This fresh area pledges to upheave the way we associate ourselves with technology thus resulting in people being equipped with all types of work whose existence has not been identified. At this point where technology picking and job consuming is at a critical point, it is mandatory for us to investigate forthcoming jobs for generations.

This article probes into the impact of the AI workforce and its impact on job markets. This comprises the skills required for future employment and […]

AI Expansion: Leveraging Automation and Intelligence in the Business Sector

AI Expansion: Leveraging Automation and Intelligence in the Business Sector

The landscape of business technology is experiencing a seismic shift with the rapid infiltration of artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s reach extends from enhancing the operations on the stock market, spearheaded by Nvidia’s growth, to becoming a tool employed in various marketing efforts. What began as a buzzword has now translated into real-world applications that see software companies promising groundbreaking data utilization and golf equipment manufacturers boasting designs crafted by AI technology.

AI has been instrumental in automating tedious tasks, offering significant convenience to workers. One can see this in the automated data entry sector, where programs extract and process […]

Automation in industry? Man and machine work together

Automation in industry? Man and machine work together

Author profile picture Digitalization, automation, and robotization took center stage at the Vision, Robotics & Motion trade show in Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch last week. The exhibition floor is filled with fast-moving robot arms, autonomous forklifts drive around and soccer robots kick a ball around. During the extensive lecture program, various aspects of digitization and automation are discussed, both in the production environment and in the complete supply chain. A recurring aspect: the role of people in it all. Why is this important?

Digitalization and automation have a major impact on the manufacturing industry. Developments follow each other in rapid […]

Reimagining Work: Rethinking What Work Means In The Age Of Generative AI

Reimagining Work: Rethinking What Work Means In The Age Of Generative AI

Kannan Venkatraman, CTO at Pinochle.AI , focusing on establishing effective controls around your organization’s most sensitive assets. getty As generative AI transforms the workplace, it’s reshaping the traditional social contract between employers and employees. AI’s ability to take on tasks that once required human effort has raised critical questions about corporate responsibility. If AI can do the work of many, what obligations do companies have toward their workforce? This isn’t just about reducing costs—it’s about the long-term impact on society.

Companies in the insurance sector, for instance, are using AI to manage clerical tasks, aiming to move people toward higher-order […]

The Economics of AI and the Impending Robot Takeover, Part I

The Economics of AI and the Impending Robot Takeover, Part I

Tim Lee, the author of the excellent Understanding AI Substack, recently took to X with a plea : “I really wish there were more economists involved in discussions of the implications of superintelligence.” He continued: The most obvious example is people predicting mass unemployment without thinking through the impact of high productivity on fiscal and monetary policy. There are also people who implicitly assume that the economy will become 90 percent data centers, which doesn’t make much sense. To be fair, there are a lot of assumptions built into the issue. For one, Lee’s scenario assumes that machine intelligence […]

The Future of Employment in an AI-Driven Era

The Future of Employment in an AI-Driven Era

Explore the Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Workforce Evolution

The concept of machines taking over human tasks is not just a narrative from classic science fiction; it’s an evolving reality. Popular culture has long entertained the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) would one day mimic human capabilities. From HAL9000 in “2001: A Space Odyssey” to the menacing Skynet in the “Terminator” series, AI has been envisioned as a force capable of revolutionizing our daily tasks.

In the real world, concepts of AI usurping human roles have been discussed for over a decade. Predictions of AI becoming a pivotal part […]

Levy Yeyati: ‘AI creates tensions that can lead to outsider populism’

Levy Yeyati: ‘AI creates tensions that can lead to outsider populism’

The Argentine economist spoke to the Herald about his recent book on AI’s impact on politics, economy, and society

Eduardo Levy Yeyati Eduardo Levy Yeyati is an Argentine economist, academic, and writer. In his latest book, “Automatizados” (Automated), co-authored with economist Darío Judzik, he plunges into the debate surrounding the impact of AI on the economy, jobs, and politics, as well as people’s daily lives.

Levy Yeyati received the Herald at his home in Buenos Aires. With his cat roaming in the background, he answered questions about the book’s key ideas. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. […]

Artificial Intelligence Shifts Job Market Dynamics Rather than Reduces Employment

An in-depth study conducted by the Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (Etla) has revealed that, rather than diminishing the overall demand for labor, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly restructured the types of skills and jobs in demand. The organization’s recent findings show how the emergence of AI in text generation has influenced job markets profoundly.

In an undisclosed English-speaking job market platform, researchers categorized jobs into three distinct groups for the study. The work was divvied up into jobs that could be replaced by AI, those augmented by AI, and jobs that are not influenced by AI technology. Interestingly, […]

Is the Risk of AI Worth the Reward?

Is the Risk of AI Worth the Reward?

When I reflect on the fictional content I have encountered involving AI, I would estimate it to be over 90% dystopian. Ironically, because large language models are trained on content from the internet, they are not just biased towards problematic aspects of society, but even themselves. The concept of self-loathing AI is humorous and brings to mind Marvin from Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. However, it is one of many realities that we must consider as AI is integrated into society.

In his book, Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of AI , MIT professor Max Tegmark explains his […]