The most crucial facet of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing the technology without turning a blind eye to its consequences. AI is ultimately built by human beings, and humans can have very diverse motives for why they create something. Unfortunately, today there is a massive gap between people making these systems and those impacted by these systems. The changes that AI will bring to the jobs done by humans will have marked consequences on societies, economies and labour markets. For example, robotics has enabled us to do work that was too dangerous or impossible for humans or that is done more effectively by a machine.

Many innovations come in the shape of machines that replace workers. We hear of cars that drive themselves, of robots that perform more and more tasks, and of how artificial intelligence can replace smart jobs. These technological developments cause alarm among many, and this has intensified since the last recession that began in 2008. The recovery from the recession has been slow, and especially in creating new jobs. That is why many have called it'a jobless recovery.'