Legal Studies Research Paper Series
San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 25-002 Indiana Law Journal, Vol. 100, No. 1 (2024)
27 Pages
Posted: 14 Jan 2025
The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce is a topic of significant importance in today's society. This Essay, originating from the 2024 Indiana Law Journal annual William R. Stewart Lecture, delves into the transformative effects of AI on work dynamics. It advocates for a comprehensive approach that leverages the benefits of automation while also addressing the profound systemic shifts that AI is swiftly introducing to the labor landscape.
Industries Transformation
Two specific industries scrutinized in this Essay in the context of AI-induced changes in labor market demands are trucking and the performing arts. While automation can enhance efficiency, productivity, accuracy, and fairness within the workforce, the rapid integration of AI is poised to bring about significant disruptions. Policymakers are urged to proactively tackle the emergence of new inequalities, the imperative for reskilling, and the establishment of more resilient economic security measures that do not hinge on fulltime, continuous employment for all individuals.
Keywords: automation, artificial intelligence, labor, inequities, regulation, public policy, entertainment industry, transportation, reskilling
Suggested Solutions
The Essay proposes a series of solutions including a more equitable tax structure, publicly funded reskilling initiatives, safety nets like Universal Basic Income (UBI), and a forward-thinking reevaluation of the concept of work. These measures aim to assist displaced workers in adapting, thriving, and contributing to the evolving economy.
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