UK Urged to Form Action Plan for AI Employment
AI Minister Kanishka Narayan emphasized the need to prepare for potential workforce losses, while experts pointed out that millions of positions could be at risk.
Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that artificial intelligence could lead to unprecedented effects on the job market, and expressed that the government must urgently prepare a plan for this situation.
Potential Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Employment
AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that although there is currently no concrete evidence of a general reduction in jobs, being prepared for worst-case scenarios is among their primary objectives.
Risk Warning for Millions of Jobs
Carsten Jung from the IPPR think tank warned that in the worst-case scenario, approximately 8 million jobs could be negatively affected. Jung noted that currently, about 11% of jobs in the UK face the risk of being replaced by AI chatbots.
Quiet Technology Adoption and Transparency
Minister Narayan pointed out that the impact of artificial intelligence might be underestimated due to quiet technology adoption carried out by employees that is not reflected in sector surveys. Narayan promised greater transparency to measure productivity increases and ensure employees have a voice in this process.
Warning Against Relying Solely on Tech Companies
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized in his conference speech that technology companies alone cannot be relied upon to manage AI security risks. Miliband stated that they will not allow profit maximization to take precedence over the public good.