#1612 New Tech and the New Luddite Movement; Inequitable Distribution of Benefits from New Technology Always Sparks Demands from Labor and AI is Rekindling the Old Arguments (Throwback)
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Job Displacement and Technological Progress
This chapter explores the debate surrounding job loss due to AI advancements, contrasting extreme claims with studies indicating lower automation risks. It connects current labor market issues to historical patterns of technology-induced job insecurity, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution of technological benefits. The discussion highlights modern labor movements' struggle for fair pay and workers' rights, advocating for a reevaluation of technology's role in the workplace.
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