What we can do to make sure automation doesn’t negatively affect the work force
Artificial intelligence and automation are continuing to drill deeper into our society.
- In the business industry, companies are now utilizing the voice recognition provided by intelligent personal assistants such as Alexa, Cortana, and Siri to speed up their tasks.
- In the transport industry, artificial intelligence is powering the upcoming self-driving cars and helps to manage the flow of traffic.
- In the education sector, artificial intelligence is used to support personalized learning systems.
- In healthcare, new diagnostic tools and decision-support technologies are being powered by artificial intelligence.
- In the retail sector, artificial intelligence is improving the design of warehouse facilities to make the process more efficient.
- In the film industry, artificial intelligence is being used to compose orchestral music and generate short pieces of film
- In the humanitarian sector, artificial intelligence is being used to support the delivery of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Yet, there seems to be a disconnect between the people designing and implementing these systems, and those who will be most affected by the outcome.
The reported median annual salary for an AI programmer in the UK in 2019 is currently around £60,000. Meanwhile, the reported median annual salary for all workers in the UK is reportedly around £36,611.
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Πηγή: thenextweb.com
