AI could take your job. Here's how Congress wants to help workers.
Summary
Congress is working on laws to help American workers who might lose their jobs because of advances in artificial intelligence (AI). These laws aim to extend unemployment benefits and create training programs to prepare employees for new jobs.Key Facts
- Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill to extend unemployment benefits during high jobless times, increasing benefits to 52 weeks if unemployment hits 8.5%.
- Wyden's bill also supports education and retraining for workers displaced by AI.
- Some experts warn AI could eliminate many entry-level white-collar jobs and increase unemployment significantly in the next few years.
- So far, AI has caused mostly tech industry job losses, not widespread worker displacement.
- Nearly 80% of Americans want stronger protections for workers affected by AI changes.
- Senator Mark Kelly proposed taxes on AI companies to fund worker retraining.
- Representatives Greg Casar, Valerie Foushee, and Sara Jacobs suggested taxing AI usage more if unemployment rises, using funds to create new jobs.
- Senators Mark Warner and Josh Hawley introduced a bill requiring companies to report AI-related layoffs to help track job impacts.
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