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The future of Kenya’s agribusiness is automation and mechanisation

The future of Kenya’s agribusiness is automation and mechanisation

A tea plucking machine in operation at a tea estate in Kericho. FILE PHOTO | VITALIS KIMUTAI | NMG The logistics and supply chain industry is going through an upgrade globally. Thanks to robotic process automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and so on. Operations are being automated and streamlined, and workers are now tasked with managing sophisticated technology instead of performing mundane tasks. Here’s how technology is changing the supply chain for the better.

Smart sensors and parts can detect failure before it happens, and smart algorithms can determine the best price for replacement parts using multiple factors.

AI has unlimited applications […]

What will artificial intelligence mean for your pay?

What will artificial intelligence mean for your pay?

New AI seems better at coding and creativity than anything in the physical world, suggesting low-skilled jobs may be insulated. (Image: Pixabay) Summary

A dispatch from industries on the front line of economic transformation

Around a decade ago Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne, two economists, published a paper that went viral. It argued that 47% of American jobs were at risk of automation. A deluge of research followed, which suggested the poorest and least-educated workers were most vulnerable to the coming revolution. Such fears have intensified as artificial-intelligence (AI) capabilities have leapt ahead. On November 2nd, speaking after […]

AI-powered digital colleagues are here. Some ‘safe’ jobs could be vulnerable.

AI-powered digital colleagues are here. Some 'safe' jobs could be vulnerable.

Office jobs, once considered largely shielded from AI, are threatened – and faster than many people imagined they might be Humans already work alongside robots in industries such as manufacturing. Now, for knowledge workers, the threat of AI replacement is coming faster than they imagined.

In early 2023, OpenAI’s ChatGPT ushered in a new era – one in which artificial intelligence went from a pipe dream to a very real, contentious issue for workers. The stakes are high: an April report from Goldman Sachs estimates ChatGPT, and other similar generative AI tools, could increase global GDP by as much […]

AI And The Future

AI And The Future

Amazon has declared that it will invest $1.2 billion in retraining 300,000 staff in preparation for the rising automation of its warehouses, which are already filled with equipment driven by artificial intelligence. Participation is voluntary under a program the business calls “Upskilling 2025,” which is aimed to educate staff on skills they may apply to work in technical jobs inside or outside of Amazon. Is AI a risk or an opportunity for the future of work?

To better assess the impact of AI on issues like gender parity, social justice, and other ethical and moral questions arising from its […]

Organizations are finding it hard to bring on more AI skills: Survey

Organizations are finding it hard to bring on more AI skills: Survey

‘We’re in a new era here in talent and onboarding and HR in general’ Canadian companies seem to be fully committed in understanding how critically important AI will be to future business success.

But many are having trouble bringing on enough AI talent and skills into the organization, according to a new survey done by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

“We found that employers are willing to pay 25% more if they have talent on their team that has some of the AI skills that we’re talking about but at the same time, they’re having a very difficult time finding people that […]

How can a data-driven network model be used to study occupational mobility and automation?

How can a data-driven network model be used to study occupational mobility and automation?

A data-driven network model can be used to study occupational mobility and automation by analyzing how workers transition into new jobs in response to automation scenarios. The model takes into account the network structure of occupational mobility and its impact on unemployment levels [1] [2] [3] . At a macro level, the model reproduces the Beveridge curve, a key stylized fact in the labor market, providing insights into its counter-clockwise cyclicality [4] [5] . At a micro level, the model provides occupation-specific estimates of changes in short and long-term unemployment corresponding to automation shocks . The network structure plays […]

How does drone fast food delivery work? Are any companies doing it?

How does drone fast food delivery work? Are any companies doing it?

MAXIM SHEMETOVREUTERS Since the pandemic, the demand for food delivery has exploded. In light of this surge, apps like Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, and a slew of others have come under scrutiny for their extremely exploitative labor practices . Many of these companies, as well as fast food corporations, have announced plans to use drone technology to carry out delivery. Drones would allow them to cut down on labor costs, highlighting the precarious nature of many jobs in the ‘gig economy’ that can be eliminated once the technology exists to do so .

For now, the technological advancements needed to […]

Workers Prefer AI-Powered Tools for Productivity

Workers Prefer AI-Powered Tools for Productivity

New research from Kore.ai, a leader in applying advanced AI responsibly, reveals that almost a quarter of the U.K. and U.S. workforces are spending half of their working day (three to four hours) on non-productive, manual tasks that could easily be automated.

Mundane tasks like searching or gathering information consume roughly 19% (1.8 hours) of an employee’s day, while there are scores of other areas where advanced AI technology like generative and conversational AI can help improve efficiencies by reducing human effort and enabling better experiences.

But lack of access to such advanced AI technologies is hampering employee productivity, leading to […]

Automation Depends on People

Automation Depends on People

We have all seen the headlines. How will AI impact jobs? Robots are coming for your manufacturing roles. As manufacturing professionals who are well versed in automation technologies – and what it really takes to operate them effectively and successfully – we know there’s more to the story. And that’s why the International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional society for automation, authored a position paper on this very subject: Automation Depends on People .

With each new innovation in society, we see corresponding headlines and public concern about how that innovation will be responsible for job loss. This […]

Shaping the Future of Work: Harnessing Automation and AI for Human Potential

Automation and AI transform the job market by reshaping work processes, demanding new skills, and creating opportunities for innovation.

FREMONT, CA: The job market is currently undergoing unprecedented transformations due to the rapid integration of automation and AI. As these technologies advance, they shape the future of work, requiring both employers and employees to adapt and strategically plan.

One significant impact of automation is the redefinition of jobs across various industries. Tasks once performed by humans are increasingly automated, leading to a shift in job roles. Automation targets are routine and repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on […]