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The Future of Work: A Tale of Human Hearts and Artificial Minds
Navigating the Complex Future of Human-AI Work Relationships
A fictional character from a New York Times article, personifies the perfect digital assistant who is always ready to serve without any complaints or excuses, unlike human partners. She highlights the convenience and reliability of AI assistants, which have become ubiquitous in our daily lives.
“Someone on TV has only to say, ‘Alexa,’ and she lights up. She’s always ready for action, the perfect woman, never says, ‘Not tonight, dear.’” — quoted from a New York Times article
Our lives have been profoundly impacted by artificial intelligence and its many applications, but perhaps none more so than by the ‘smart’ assistants we interact with daily. After all, we’ve had them in our pockets for quite some time. But the difference is, those emerging now are ever-learning, ever-present entities that are set to optimize our routines and blur the lines between work and home life. Is that what we really want? As they continue to learn from us and grow more capable, what lies ahead for human-AI relationships? Let’s look into the possible futures of AI assistants by employing foresight trend analysis and scenario planning to examine the implications for human work relationships.
