Background

This May, Oscar-film directors and many Hollywood writers, gathered outside Netflix studios to protest vehemently against AI-generated scripts. Meanwhile, AI version of singer Sun Yanzi (Stefanie Sun) has gained popularity for her covers of several songs with millions of views on online video platforms. The impact of AI is not limited to the entertainment industry; it is changing the future of work in various fields.

Ben Goertzel, a leading expert in artificial intelligence, mentioned in an interview that AI might replace 80% of human jobs in the coming years. He also warned that this future is not decades away but just a few years ahead. Another striking prediction came from Goldman Sachs: popular AI tools like ChatGPT could automate the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs in the future. Researchers from OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania also estimated that 80% of American workers could see at least 10% of their tasks affected, which might lead to improvements, worsening of conditions, or even job loss.

Based on speculations from masters and experts, AI seems likely to disrupt the labor market, as automation systems have the potential to replace or deprive some people of their job opportunities. However, some argue that AI could play a beneficial role in fields like nursing, eldercare, and household chores, where human interest is relatively low. Additionally, AI might create new job opportunities.

How AI will alter the value of human expertise and the labor market is uncertain. How do we confront the impact of AI on labor fairness? Is it possible to leverage AI to promote inclusivity in the workplace? There may be no definitive answers to all these questions for now, but the design, regulation, and use of AI are likely to have significant relevance. These are the themes that this event aims to explore.

Time & Venue

Venue: IEAT International Conference Center Meeting 11F Room 1 (No. 350, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City)

Agenda

• Moderator:
  Li-Hsuan Liang, Deputy CEO (NIIEPA)
• Panelists:
  –Hung-Yue Suen, Associate Professor (Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development, National Taiwan Normal University, ) -online
  – Seraphim Ma, Managing Partner  (Baker McKenzie Taipei)
  – Cherng-Tay Hsueh, Retired Professor (Social Policy Research Center, National Taiwan  University) -online
  –Tsung-Che Wei, Associate Research Fellow (Introduction of The Third Research Division, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research) -online

15:45-16:00  Q&A