Artificial intelligence and work: a critical review of recent research from the social sciences

2022/06/28 by Jean-Philippe Deranty, Jean‐Philippe Deranty, Thomas Corbin · 5 citations
Health Professions · Social Sciences · #Digital Economy and Work Transformation #Employment and Welfare Studies #Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

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Abstract

Abstract This review seeks to present a comprehensive picture of recent discussions in the social sciences of the anticipated impact of AI on the world of work. Issues covered include: technological unemployment, algorithmic management, platform work and the politics of AI work. The review identifies the major disciplinary and methodological perspectives on AI’s impact on work, and the obstacles they face in making predictions. Two parameters influencing the development and deployment of AI in the economy are highlighted: the capitalist imperative and nationalistic pressures.

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