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Daniel Susskind: AI’s Transformation of Labor
Nov 30, 2023
Daniel Susskind, an expert in AI and labor, discusses the impact of AI on professions like law and medicine, the challenges and opportunities of a world with less work, the role of labor leaders and unions in technology, and choosing a career path in the era of AI.
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- AI is transforming professions like law and medicine by automating routine tasks and requiring different skills for designing AI systems compared to traditional professions.
- Adapting to a changing work landscape requires addressing economic and meaning-related concerns to ensure people can flourish in a world with less traditional work.
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Impact of AI on Professions and Work
AI is transforming professions such as law and medicine by automating routine tasks and even some non-routine tasks. For example, an AI system developed by researchers at Stanford accurately diagnoses skin cancer, which highlights the different skills required for designing such systems compared to traditional doctors. While the demand for legal advice and medical insight has increased, the nature of work has changed. The challenge lies in adapting to a world where work is transformed, but still necessary.
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