How does the rise of robots affect employment law? - People Management Magazine Online

The phenomenon of human jobs being replaced by machines is not new; it has been happening since the industrial revolution. However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) – and the ability for machines to think and learn like humans – is a potential game-changer that may seriously destabilise employment opportunities, economic growth and, ultimately, our society as a whole. Indeed, the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2017 suggests that managing technological change is a more important challenge for labour markets than globalisation.