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The labor movement faces significant challenges due to the rise of artificial intelligence and automation. Recent strikes by the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild have underscored the risks AI poses to knowledge workers. As technology evolves, it threatens to displace jobs across various industries, necessitating proactive measures from labor unions to advocate for workers' rights in this changing landscape.
With estimates suggesting that nearly half of U.S. jobs could be automated in the coming decades, the urgency for labor representation in technology discussions is clear. The AFL-CIO's formation of the Technology Institute aims to address these challenges by fostering dialogue on technology's impact and influencing policy. By leveraging social media, labor movements can expand their reach and redefine organizing efforts, as seen in the successful Starbucks Workers United campaign.
• 47% of U.S. jobs could be automated in the next two decades.
• AFL-CIO's Technology Institute aims to address technology's impact on labor.
Automation is increasingly replacing jobs that require manual labor, impacting middle-class occupations.
AI's rapid advancement raises concerns about job displacement and the need for labor representation in technology development.
The rise of generative technology poses risks to knowledge workers, as seen in recent labor strikes.
S. The AFL-CIO is actively addressing the challenges posed by technology through initiatives like the Technology Institute.
Microsoft is collaborating with the AFL-CIO to incorporate worker perspectives in AI development.
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