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AI and jobs: What does it mean for workers’ rights?

Updated: July 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are reshaping the workplace and being incorporated into anything from marketing to customer service and content creation – with users touting greater efficiency and reduced costs.

But tech experts and activists have warned of a lack of regulation to prevent misuse, the risk of discrimination against some workers, and the potential for inequality as certain types of jobs are automated faster than others.

Here’s a collection of our stories on what AI means for workers’ rights.