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Calls for stricter UK oversight of workplace AI amid fears for staff rights

By Ryan Wu
Published in Jobs
April 17, 2023
1 min read
Calls for stricter UK oversight of workplace AI amid fears for staff rights

So, I came across this article about stricter UK oversight of workplace AI and it was super interesting. Basically, people are getting worried that these AI systems are starting to take over and employees are getting the shorter end of the stick. The issue is, people are scared that companies are going to use the AI to monitor employees more closely and possibly even use it to replace them in the future.

One of the main concerns is that the AI isn’t really held accountable for its actions the same way a human is. Like, if a mistake is made, who do you blame? The AI or the person who programmed it? It’s a whole ethical dilemma.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I can see how having smarter and more efficient AI systems would be great for companies. But at what cost? There needs to be some sort of balance between the benefits of these systems and the rights of the workers.

Personally, I think this is a really important topic to keep an eye on. As someone who has worked in companies that use AI, it can be a little unnerving to think about how easily my job could become obsolete. And not just my job, but a lot of jobs out there.

So, to sum it up - this article is all about how people are getting concerned over AI in the workplace and how it might affect employee rights in the future. It’s definitely something to keep on your radar, especially if you work for a company that uses AI.


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