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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Clarity on AI's Transformative Impact on US Jobs
10 Nov
Summary
- Senators introduce bill to mandate reporting on AI's effect on employment
- Goal is to create clear data on how AI is reshaping the American workforce
- Experts project AI could drive unemployment up to 10-20% in next 5 years
In a move to address the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce, a bipartisan group of US Senators has introduced the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Mark Warner (D-VA), would mandate major companies and federal agencies to report AI-related job impacts to the Department of Labor.
The aim is to shed light on how AI is reshaping employment across the country. Experts project that AI could drive unemployment up to 10-20% in the next 5 years, and lawmakers from both parties say the public needs clear data on this transformative trend. The bill's sponsors warn that AI is already replacing American workers, and the country must ensure the technology benefits the people, not the other way around.
By creating a consistent data source on AI's workforce impact, the legislation aims to empower policymakers and workers to respond more effectively. With this information, the government can guide smarter decisions about automation and employment, while workers can better prepare for the changes ahead through retraining and skill development.
