Leveraging chances and mitigating potential layoffs
In a recent statement, Yasmin Fahimi, Chairwoman of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), has expressed concern about the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the IT sector and its potential impact on jobs.
Fahimi urges a faster implementation of AI in companies to avoid the disappearance of individual jobs and entire businesses. She emphasizes that AI should not be used primarily as a means of cost savings, but to make business models more innovative.
Fahimi's stance is clear: AI should be used together with employees, with the clear message, 'Yes, we need AI and we want AI - but it must be organized together with the employees.' She calls for strengthened co-determination of employees in the introduction of new technologies.
Surveys among entrepreneurs show that many companies expect a significant reduction in jobs in the future due to the use of artificial intelligence. However, Fahimi does not express any doubt about the productivity gains through AI in the SAP works council.
Fahimi highlights the opportunities AI presents for the world of work. She hopes that AI can upgrade work and fill skills shortage gaps by automating meaningful tasks. She questions the speed of AI implementation in companies, stating that they should not just let themselves be carried along, but tackle this together with energy and foresight.
The DGB chairwoman suggests the need for new ways with an extended co-determination model in the implementation of AI. She emphasizes that AI offers a great opportunity to make businesses more innovative, but it's crucial to ensure that this innovation benefits all workers, not just the companies.
Fahimi has not named specific companies, but she has indicated that significant job reductions due to the use of artificial intelligence are expected in the near future. The timeline for such reductions has not been explicitly stated in the available sources.
Despite the potential challenges, Fahimi remains optimistic. She believes that digitalization and AI will not make work disappear, but questions how work is changing, what quality of work will be left, and whether employees will still have sufficient autonomy.
In conclusion, Fahimi's message is clear: AI is a powerful tool that can transform businesses, but it must be used responsibly, with the active participation of employees and a focus on innovation, rather than cost savings. The future of work depends on it.
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