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technology14 days ago•12 min saved

Rural Maine Bets on AI Data Centers, Yet Long‑Term Jobs Remain Uncertain

The Androscoggin mill in Jay, Maine is slated for conversion into a neocloud data center, part of a wider push to bring data-center projects to rural areas with promises of high-wage jobs and tax revenue. However, economists say long-term, permanent employment from such centers is typically limited, with many workers only on site for construction or short-term maintenance, while communities contend with energy and water demands and the uncertain scale of benefits. Maine even debated a moratorium to study impacts before the governor vetoed it for fear of losing jobs, illustrating the tension between incentives and actual economic gains in rural towns.

via The Verge|

#data-centers #job-impact #maine

business10 months ago•6 min saved

Potential Rail Mergers and HQ relocations reshape U.S. Supply Chains

Atlanta's potential loss of Norfolk Southern's headquarters, following a possible merger with Union Pacific, raises concerns about job security and community impact, especially for employees who recently relocated to Atlanta. The merger could lead to significant downsizing or relocation of the company's operations and executive staff, threatening the economic and social benefits Atlanta gained from hosting the headquarters.

via AJC.com|

#atlanta-headquarters #business #job-impact

technology11 months ago•6 min saved

AI and Automation Reshape India's Workforce: Challenges and Opportunities

AI is transforming India's call center industry by improving communication and creating new jobs in AI-related fields, while also raising concerns about job displacement and the need for re-skilling workers to adapt to automation.

via The Washington Post|

#ai #automation #call-centers

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Work That Keeps You Sharp: Reducing Dementia Risk"

A study published in Neurology suggests that jobs requiring more cognitive stimulation may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment later in life. Research on 7,000 individuals found that cognitive demands at work during different life stages were linked to better memory and thinking in old age. Jobs with higher cognitive demands, such as teaching, were associated with reduced risk, while those with lower demands, like custodial or mail carrier roles, had a greater risk. However, individual variation and further research are noted, and other studies have identified specific occupations that may help maintain healthy brain function, while also highlighting jobs that may put individuals at higher risk for dementia.

via New York Post |

#brain-health #cognitive-decline #cognitive-stimulation

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Tech Giants Collaborate to Address AI's Impact on Jobs

Big Tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, are forming a group led by Cisco to study how artificial intelligence might affect technology jobs, with unions like AFL-CIO and CWA as advisors. The rise of generative AI has raised concerns about job displacement, with some workers in fields like writing and coding already experiencing job loss. The group aims to produce a report with actionable insights for business leaders and workers, focusing on 56 technology jobs, but details on the specific jobs are yet to be determined. While tech executives often downplay job loss concerns, they emphasize the potential for AI to make existing workers more efficient.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #big-tech #job-impact

technology-employment2 years ago•2 min saved

"AI's Impact on Jobs: Rising Salaries and the Future of Work"

CEO of talent company Randstad, Sander van't Noordende, believes that the integration of AI into jobs could actually lead to increased salaries for employees, as it allows them to focus on more high-value tasks. While AI may affect jobs, it is unlikely to fully replace human employees, and could potentially create new job opportunities. However, the full impact of AI on the job market may take time to materialize, as only a small fraction of companies are currently using the technology at scale.

via CNBC|

#ai #ceo #employment

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

The Need for Human Control: Microsoft President Warns Against AI Weaponization

Microsoft's president and vice-chairman, Brad Smith, has emphasized the need for human control over artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent its weaponization. Smith stated that AI has the potential to become both a tool and a weapon, and it is crucial to ensure that humans can slow down or turn off AI systems. He called for new laws and regulations to establish safety breaks, similar to circuit breakers in electricity or emergency brakes on school buses. Smith also highlighted that AI should be seen as a tool that supplements human work rather than replacing jobs.

via CNBC|

#artificial-intelligence #human-control #job-impact

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Americans Remain Skeptical of ChatGPT's Impact on Jobs and AI Adoption

Most Americans have not used ChatGPT, and only a small percentage believe that chatbots will have a major impact on their jobs. A recent survey by Pew Research Center found that 24% of Americans who have heard of ChatGPT have used it, with younger and college-educated adults being more likely to have used it. The survey also revealed that chatbots are primarily used for entertainment and learning, and there has been an increase in their use for work tasks. While Americans believe that chatbots will have a major impact on professions such as software engineers and graphic designers, they are less likely to think it will affect their own jobs. Additionally, most employed Americans do not believe that chatbots would be very helpful for their work.

via Pew Research Center|

#artificial-intelligence #chatbots #chatgpt