AI Battle Royale: How to Protect Your Job from Disruption in the 4th Industrial Revolution

AI, Big Data, and other 4th Industrial Revolution technologies are poised to automate labor, leading to productivity gains and mass structural unemployment. This book provides guidance for workers to assess their vulnerabilities and improve their prospects by surveying new tech, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and fostering a battle plan to survive and thrive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 431 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The advent of AI, Big Data, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies holds immense potential for disrupting and transforming virtually every industry, leading to significant gains in productivity through the automation of both manual and cognitive labor. While these technological advancements are widely discussed, their impact on workers remains less explored. This shift brings forth concerns about the erosion of skills, the potential for mass structural unemployment, and the need for workers to assess their vulnerabilities and develop strategies to enhance their prospects.

In this comprehensive book, readers will gain valuable insights into the realm of new technologies and their potential implications for work. It will assist them in surveying these emerging technologies, deciphering their potential impacts on various industries, and assessing their strengths and weaknesses in the face of AI, the shared economy, and other tech-propelled threats. Moreover, the book offers practical strategies for survival and thriving in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Written with a clear and accessible style, this book is designed to appeal to a wide audience, including managers, scholars, and ordinary workers alike. It provides valuable guidance for employees seeking to rise above their peers and preserve their value in an era where technological advancements are reshaping the job market. By equipping workers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, Big Data, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, this book aims to empower them to thrive in the future.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031192777
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023