Experts suggest that the fear among Black workers may be due to a history of new technologies disproportionately impacting workers of color. They argue that companies and the government have a responsibility to make AI more inclusive and protect Black workers from potential consequences. This could include involving them in planning and discussions around the implementation of AI technology, and implementing policies to slow down the roll out of these technologies until adequate protections exist.
Key takeaways:
- A new survey by Charter Works found that Black workers are more afraid of being replaced by AI than white workers, with 53% of Black respondents expressing concerns about AI replacing their jobs within the next five years.
- Despite their fears, Black workers and managers are embracing AI more than their white counterparts, with 45% using AI tools in their day-to-day jobs and 61% enthusiastic about using AI in the future.
- Experts suggest that the fear among Black workers may be due to the history of new technologies and AI disproportionately harming workers of color.
- Experts argue that companies and the government have a responsibility to make AI more inclusive and to ensure there are policies that protect Black workers from the potential consequences of AI.