Will Artificial Intelligence technology put you out of work?
It seems many in the U.S. think it might.
We are all familiar with advanced machine technology replacing labor in factories. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is when machines are able to recognize and make decisions based in information similar to what humans do in their everyday jobs. One definition holds that advanced AI allows machines to simulate human intelligence.
A nationwide survey by freelancewritingjobs.com showed about half of Americans have some worry that AI will negatively impact heir employment.
Tech workers had the most concerns, with 64% expressing some worry. Nearly 60% of hospitality workers, 52% of those in the legal industry, 44% in health care and 43% in retail were concerned.
About half of those in the media showed concern, the financial sector came in at 42% and real estate industry workers showed 38% worried.
Interestingly, public sector or government workers showed comparatively little concern, with only 19% worried.
We want to know what you think. Are you concerned that AI may one day put you out of a job? Or have you no such owrries?
Send your response (50 words maximum) to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 1. You can also mail your response to the Texarkana Gazette Friday Poll, at P.O. Box 621, Texarkana, TX 75504 or drop it off at our office, 101 E. Broad St, Texarkana, Ark. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. We will print as many responses as we can in next Friday's paper.
Last Week: Young Teens in the Workforce?
Last week's question was about a proposal in the Arkansas Legislature to loosen age restrictions on employment. Do you support removing these employment requirements for those under age 16? Or are you against the idea?
This law sounds like exploiting children for gain could drag us all the way back to the early 1900's when a farmer land owner had double digit children to work the land. If a child is born in poverty today the early loss of innocence and very needed education could lock them into that poverty for a lifetime.But feel free to ask the history buffs at the Supreme Court for advice! -- B.G.M., Hooks, Texas
From facebook.com/texarkanagazette
- Seems like a sad precedent, encouraging teens & parents to prioritize work over school. But I think politicians tied to business interests would support it. More workers means more customers to buy stuff.