Tech is making workers’ jobs more dangerous instead of safer

AI and robots could save workers’ lives and improve job conditions, but instead we are using them to make jobs more dangerous.

Technologies from AI to advanced robotics have been celebrated for their ability to lighten people’s workload. But despite their promises, these technologies aren’t being used to improve workers’ lives or keep them safe. In 2023, 385 workers died every day due to hazardous working conditions, with over 3 million more work-related injuries and illnesses reported that year in the United States.