Prof. Tanja Klenk has written a blog post for DIFIS (German Institute for Interdisciplinary Social Research) about artificial intelligence in the world of work. You can find the post here.
The post discusses how an appropriate regulation for the world of work 4.0, which is more and more characterized by artificial intelligence, could look like. Politicians have not yet come up with any substantial regulations on this, although the topic is being discussed intensively at national and international level. The public discourse on AI shows that the perception and evaluation of this technology are very heterogeneous. There are calls for bans, but also for a forced pause. The Federal Minister of Labor emphasizes that it is not a matter of slowing down, but of moving fast. The past has shown that politics lags behind the tech corporations and only regulates when facts have been created by others. Emphasizing that AI is already part of the world of work, not just a future technology. Regulation of AI in the world of work requires both substantive and operational capacity. Three substantive requirements are identified: dealing with job losses and gains, ensuring fair working conditions, and protecting against discrimination by algorithmic decisions. Sufficient operational and analytical capacity is needed to successfully implement this regulation. The state must act quickly to establish rules for a fair working world 4.0 and ensure their implementation.