Companies are increasingly using AI to fragment jobs, shifting towards a gig economy model for both blue-collar and white-collar workers. While AI can automate menial tasks, it also enables companies to reduce full-time employment by hiring contract workers for more complex duties. This trend, exemplified by Klarna's customer service approach, could lead to a wider precarity of work across various industries, diminishing benefits and job security. AI
IMPACT AI integration may lead to a widespread shift towards precarious gig work, impacting job security and benefits across industries.
RANK_REASON Article discusses the societal impact of AI on labor markets and job structures, rather than a specific AI release or product.
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