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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Impact of AI on Employment: A New Perspective

Technology in the form of AI has reshaped various aspects of our lives, with the job market and the tech industry being significantly affected. Many now worry about the potential replacement of human workers by advanced technology.

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, concerns grow about its implications for the workforce. While some argue that AI will create new job opportunities and enhance productivity, others fear widespread job displacement. Companies like Amazon are at the forefront of integrating AI into their operations, leading to speculation about the future of human employment.

However, amidst these apprehensions lies an opportunity for […]

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The world will not be without work because of AI

Representational image | Commons In 1983, Wassily Leontief, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, concluded that human labour would go the way of the horse after the automobile arrived – “first diminished and then eliminated.”

Today, a new wave of doomsaying has emerged surrounding “technological unemployment” as AI, with its promise of business innovation, has marched to the forefront of economic debate. Pundits argue we’re now drifting towards a “ world without work ” where machines produce all things and algorithms provide all services. Outclassed humans serve no role in this macroeconomic dystopia.

As we argue in Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms , […]

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How Technology and Automation Are Reshaping Wage Structures

Table of Contents 1. The Impact of Automation on Job Creation and Destruction

2. Rethinking Wage Determination in an Automated Economy

3. Skill Gaps and the Rising Demand for Technology-Savvy Workers 4. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Wage Inequality 5. Geographic Disparities: How Automation Affects Different Regions 6. The Future of Work: Adapting Wage Structures for Remote Employment 7. Policy Implications: Balancing Automation and Fair Compensation Final Conclusions 1. The Impact of Automation on Job Creation and Destruction Automation has revolutionized industries, driving both job creation and destruction in […]

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Clocking off: The shift to outcome-focused work

Start the conversation The future of work is not about time spent at a desk or the number of tasks completed – it’s about outcomes. Image: LinkedIn. Dan Schawbel looks into the near future of work and plots a trend that is making the traditional models of productivity and performance measurement obsolete.

Organisations worldwide are becoming more efficient through automation, people analytics, and employee monitoring.

I and many other observers have identified a shift from time spent doing work, to outcomes resulting from work.Where, when and how you work won’t matter as much as the results generated, such as increasing […]

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Balancing tomorrow’s progress with a prosperous workforce

Monthly Labor Review logo image Book Review

August 2024

The Work of the Future: Building Better Jobs in an Age of Intelligent Machines. By David Autor, David A. Mindell, and Elisabeth B. Reynolds, with foreword by Robert M. Solow. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2023, 188 pp., $22.95 paperback.For decades, technological development has stirred both excitement and fear in the public. In The Work of the Future: Building Better Jobs in an Age of Intelligent Machines , David Autor, David A. Mindell, and Elisabeth B. Reynolds delve into this topic by examining the effects of technological advancements on the […]

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Agility Robotics’ Digit: A Glimpse into the Future of Automated Labor

Agility Robotics Digit humanoid robot in automated labor In today’s fast-changing world, automation is reshaping industries incredibly, making robotics an essential part of the workforce. Agility Robotics is leading this exciting transformation with its advanced humanoid robots. Its flagship product, Digit , represents a groundbreaking leap forward in automated labor.

Automation has long been a hot topic, but recent advances have made it a reality in many sectors. Today’s robots go beyond performing repetitive factory tasks; they can mimic human movements and make decisions. Among these, Digit is an excellent example of the future of work with automated labor. The […]

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Automatic Shrimp Compaction for Enhanced Vertical Plate Freezer Operations

Carsoe is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest innovation designed specifically for the seafood processing industry: the Product Compactor. This add-on for V Plate Freezers will transform how shrimps are compacted in vertical plate freezers, bringing efficiency, automation, and quality to your operations. Elevating Quality with Automation

With this system, a strenuous and time-consuming task is eliminated. The automated process significantly increases your block quality, and your production can run continuously to get the valuable catch processed quickly and consistently.

The consistent pressure of the Product Compactor offers optimized water content in each block, which is critical in […]

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