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Does automation increase support for the far right?
The modern workforce is changing in response to rapidly emerging technological innovation. Technology, long seen as a driver of economic growth, is replacing workers in many fields. This raises questions about the economic and social effects of innovation. If society needs fewer workers due to automation and robotics, how will social benefits be delivered? Will those outside the workforce for a lengthy period of time be able to obtain health care, pensions, and other forms of social insurance?
On October 26, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a forum to explore the impact of robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning on the workforce and the provision of benefits traditionally supplied by—or in conjunction with—employers. A panel of experts will discuss the social impacts of the upcoming robotic revolution and the influence of greater technological advancements on the way humans work and live.
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How robotics will affect the availability of employment and social benefits
Agenda
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October 26
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How robotics will affect the availability of employment and social benefits
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
On October 26, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a forum to explore the impact of robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning on the workforce and the provision of benefits traditionally supplied by—or in conjunction with—employers.
SSScott Santens Writer and Advocate - Basic Income ActionNHNick Hanauer Co-founder and Partner - Second Avenue PartnersDHDavid Hanson Founder and Chief Technology Officer - Hanson Robotics
Darrell M. West Senior Fellow - Center for Technology Innovation, Douglas Dillon Chair in Governmental StudiesNHNick Hanauer Co-founder and Partner - Second Avenue PartnersSSScott Santens Writer and Advocate - Basic Income Action
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