Not Inevitable: Navigating Labor Displacement and Reinstatement in the Pursuit of AI for Social Good
Author ORCID Identifier
Arto Lanamäki: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3355-802X
Karin Väyrynen: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5216-3301
Heidi Hietala: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5748-4104
Elena Parmiggiani: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6022-416X
Polyxeni Vassilakopoulou: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5947-4070
Abstract
Fear of job displacement in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era echoes long-standing concerns about machines replacing human work. This paper critically examines dominant narratives around AI and its impact on jobs, challenging technology-deterministic predictions of widespread job loss. We introduce two key concepts: the 'reinstatement effect,' which suggests AI can create new jobs by generating demand for new activities, and 'human-technology augmentation,' which emphasizes AI’s potential to enhance human capabilities. Together, these perspectives provide a comprehensive view of AI’s influence on jobs. At the core of our argument is the focus on social good and the importance of regulation in shaping AI’s future impact on jobs.
DOI
10.17705/1CAIS.05531
Recommended Citation
Lanamäki, A., Väyrynen, K., Hietala, H., Parmiggiani, E., & Vassilakopoulou, P. (2024). Not Inevitable: Navigating Labor Displacement and Reinstatement in the Pursuit of AI for Social Good. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 55, 831-845. https://doi.org/10.17705/1CAIS.05531
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