NJ.com: N.J. union leader: AI and app-based work are racing to destroy the American middle class. “While much of big tech avoids talking about the inevitable co
A New Jersey union leader expressed concern that artificial intelligence and app-based work are rapidly eroding the American middle class. He stated that while tech companies prioritize profit by exploiting workers, AI and the misclassification of employees as independent contractors are poised to cause widespread job loss and reduced benefits. This shift fundamentally alters how people work and are compensated. AI
IMPACT Raises concerns about potential job displacement and reduced worker protections due to AI and gig economy platforms.