AI is transforming the world of work. Forecast as the next
Industrial Revolution, the convergence of AI is redefining roles,
unlocking gaps in productivity and creativity, and generating
substantial efficiencies in workplace management. In reshaping the
world of work, it also raises novel issues in the employment law
context.
In this AI series, we will explore the legal
issues connected with these changes and address practical tips for
businesses in the wake of emerging AI regulation. In this
introductory article we provide an overview of the considerations
relating to AI and employment law.
What is AI?
Before delving into some uses of AI, what do we mean when we
refer to "AI"? Simply put, AI is the use of computer
technology to simulate human intelligence and decision making. AI
has shot to prominence over recent years due to the proliferation
of Generative AI tools, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. It can create
new text, images and other high quality content based
