Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on the city’s roads. In March, several cars from a fleet of driverless taxis stopped abruptly in the…
In China, a growing concern is the potential impact of AI on employment as workers grapple with an already precarious labor market. Recently, the malfunction of driverless taxis in Wuhan has highlighted the risks associated with this emerging technology. These autonomous vehicles, known as Apollo Go, utilize artificial intelligence and were taken off the streets for investigation after several instances of system malfunctions left passengers stranded for hours.
This incident underscores the uncertainty surrounding the integration of AI in transportation and the potential consequences for jobs in a challenging economic climate.
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