Automation Will Lead to Collaboration Between Man and Machine

Digitization and the next wave of automation will change the nature of work, eliminating some traditional jobs and impacting many more. But it will also create growth and new employment opportunities, and if we manage the transition, everyone could benefit. Political promises to "bring back" well paid jobs in manufacturing and others sectors are a cruel deception that ignore the realities of a global inter-connected economy. Instead, we should focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by new technology trends, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Big Data analytics. The concerns some employees and young people have about the impact of next-generation automation on jobs and pay are understandable.