6 Minute English What is the future of work?
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Feb 1, 2024 Predictions for the future of work discussed, including robots replacing jobs, remote work, and a shorter work week. Impact of AI on jobs, with some being replaced and new jobs emerging. Companies trying out a shorter working week, with 92% planning to continue with a four-day week.
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Difficulty of Predicting the Future of Work
- Predicting the future of work is difficult, and experts often get it wrong.
- Be skeptical of predictions, as even those made by prominent figures are often inaccurate.
Past Predictions vs. Reality
- Past predictions about significant reductions in working time have not come true.
- While there's a gradual trend towards less work, dramatic shifts haven't materialized as predicted.
AI and Job Displacement
- AI won't eliminate all jobs, but it poses a "sequencing risk."
- Job displacement due to AI will occur, but new jobs may not emerge simultaneously, creating a gap.