AI job layoffs are here: it’s time to revive the push for shorter working hours | John Quiggin

There’s no doubt artificial intelligence will produce real productivity improvements. It’s imperative these benefits are shared with workers The announcement that Australian software giant Atlassian will lay off 10% of staff has brought the debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs closer to home. While a broader question about the usefulness of AI remains unresolved, there can be no remaining doubt that it has transformed the software industry, with developers reporting massive incr...

By John Quiggin