Call on AI from US bishops: Young people and low-wage workers must be protected
US bishops demanded that low-wage and young workers be safeguarded against the impacts of artificial intelligence on the labor market.
Louisville Archbishop Shelton Fabre, in a statement ahead of Labor Day, called on US Catholics regarding artificial intelligence and emphasized that vulnerable workers must be protected.
The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Working Life
Louisville Archbishop Shelton Fabre stated that young people and vulnerable communities face uncertainty in a rapidly changing world. Fabre called for the establishment of an economy that values the dignity of every person.
Concerns Over Job Security and Inequality
Concerns were raised that artificial intelligence could increase unemployment, reduce family-sustaining jobs, and widen inequalities. It was expressed that low-wage and young workers, in particular, would be negatively affected by this process.
Shared Responsibility and Human Dignity
The church, government, labor unions, civil society, and corporations were asked to share the responsibility of protecting human dignity. It was noted that artificial intelligence cannot replace human intelligence and must be developed to serve the public interest.