Artificial intelligence recently caused plans to cut jobs in German companies. However, several studies point to its use being perceived as promising for productivity but slow to take hold in an uncertain economic climate. Furthermore, the dissemination of AI-related knowledge is currently only evident in large organisations.
The strike days organised by the ver.di trade union and the works council of TikTok Germany in July and September are undoubtedly the first real labour dispute linked to the use of artificial intelligence in Germany. The reason for a quarter of TikTok Berlin’s 400 employees opting to walk out is simple. The Chinese company wants to significantly reduce internal content moderation through outsourcing and the use of AI. Around 150 employees in the ‘Trust and Safety’ sector and 15 members of...
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Thomas Schnee
Freelance