AI must augment rather than replace us or human workers are doomed
Summary
The Guardian viewpoint argues that AI should augment human workers rather than replace them, stressing that productivity gains must be shared and that policy, education, and worker upskilling are essential. It cites IMF warnings, WEF discussions, and research by Brynjolfsson on the importance of augmentation to preserve workers' bargaining power. The piece also notes union calls for a social conversation about how to balance innovation with jobs, dignity, and safety at work.