During this election cycle, we've heard a lot from the presidential candidates about the struggles of America's workers and their families. Union leaders took the stage at both conventions, indicating a unique bipartisan interest in labor issues. However, a crucial economic concern regarding the impact of generative artificial intelligence on jobs remains largely unaddressed. Despite the candidates' focus on pro-worker messaging, the silence on how GenAI will reshape livelihoods raises questions about their understanding of workers' concerns.
New research indicates that generative artificial intelligence is projected to significantly affect the workforce, with an estimated 30% having at least half of their tasks impacted. Moreover, over 85% of all workers could face some degree of task changes. With more powerful AI models on the horizon requiring minimal human oversight, it is clear that the next administration will need to take the potential for AI disruption seriously and engage constructively with workers' concerns.
A 2023 Pew Center survey revealed that nearly two-thirds of adults believe that GenAI will negatively impact jobs over the next two decades. This widespread apprehension underscores the increasing disconnect between government leaders and the workforce, who are deeply concerned about the implications of rapid technological advancements. Workers possess the agency to influence how these technologies affect their livelihoods, challenging the notion that technology will solely determine their future.
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