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Fewer hours and higher wages – or more burnout and surveillance: employers told to prepare for AI

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Workplace relations minister Amanda Rishworth launches best practice guide on AI adoption after Qantas and Canva job cuts

Entry-level jobs will be the first to be automated due to AI, but it could mean fewer hours and higher wages for ordinary workers – or make jobs tougher with more burnout and workplace surveillance – the government has warned employers.

While major companies like Qantas and Canva slash their workforces in restructures spurred by AI changes, workplace relations minister Amanda Rishworth said employers must give workers “a clear plan” about how automation could affect their jobs, and the opportunity to move into new roles.

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