Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Labour Demand
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to influence every aspect of our lives. As a technology platform, AI can automate tasks previously performed by labour or create new tasks and activities in which humans can be productively employed. Recent technological change has been biased towards automation, with insufficient focus on creating new tasks where labour can be productively employed. The consequences of this choice have been stagnating labour demand, declining labour share in national income, rising inequality and lowering productivity growth. The current tendency is to develop AI in the direction of further automation, with better economic and social outcomes.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence; Innovation; Labour Demand
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/l-e.v9i2.1400
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