AI – an economic dark force

AI – an economic dark force

This story by the ABC’s business reporter, Gareth Hutchens, wraps up my and others great concerns on the incalculable dangers of AI for society and civilisation. Do policymakers appreciate that people are extremely concerned about a technology that has a powerful...
Employers want people skills, not AI, in hiring

Employers want people skills, not AI, in hiring

This is an American article published earlier in the year in The Conversation. It’s a strong defence of not allowing AI to take over the labour market and most certainly not in dictating recruitment outcomes. If you spend a few minutes talking with university...
Age pensioners say system punishes them for working

Age pensioners say system punishes them for working

Apart from age prejudice in job selection, this is the most complained about issue by working pensioners, who want to work more and not have the dollars deducted from their pension. There are positives all over the place, including increased productivity and hours...
‘Futureproof’ your career from AI

‘Futureproof’ your career from AI

 If AI takes hold, 130,000 jobs lost will seem like a drop in a bucket. This story is really an ad to go to trades school – nothing wrong with that. As for an arts degree – well, they’re worthy – and you can use them as a fly swatter. There is no such thing as...