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AI could accelerate trend of disposable workers, experts warn

A growing number of employers are treating their workforce as disposable, a trend that could be exacerbated by artificial intelligence. One estimate suggests that as many as 35% of workers already face this precarious employment situation. The integration of AI into business operations may further reduce job security and increase the prevalence of disposable labor. AI

IMPACT AI integration may lead to increased job insecurity and a larger segment of the workforce being treated as disposable.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing a potential future trend related to AI's impact on employment, rather than a concrete event.

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AI could accelerate trend of disposable workers, experts warn

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes Staff ·

    Employers Are Treating More Workers As Disposable. AI Could Speed Up That Trend

    MIT emeritus professor Paul Osterman estimates 35% of workers are already treated as disposable and artificial intelligence could create an even less secure workforce.