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Week 5 Assignment: Position Statement Activity

Time to get to work on the argument for your final presentation. Using the template below, write your answers directly in the spaces provided.

Through this assignment, you will write the first draft of your position statement for your presentation. Use the Although+Claim+Because form that is outlined in your lecture.

Then you will tell briefly what supports your claim, briefly what objections there may be, and briefly how you would respond.

What is the background on your topic? (Minimum of two sentences)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing and becoming a standard practice in many workplace industries, notably the manufacturing and healthcare industries. Due to the development of technologies in Intelligent systems, including machine learning and automation, the effect on employment and productivity has raised serious issues in many systems among the workforce, employees, and policymakers worldwide.

Why is the topic important?

The advantages of using AI, such as efficiency and lower costs, should be balanced by the effects of automation, which are unemployment and an increase in poverty rates. Therefore, it is essential to comprehend this equilibrium in order to predict further directions for workforce policies and guarantee that the usage of AI will not only entice positive transformations for society but also help to reduce negative consequences, such as widening the already existing gap between individuals of different statuses.

What is your position statement?

While AI has benefits in terms of productivity, it is highly probable that if not properly regulated, it will give rise to massive unemployment and increased inequality because the technology erases human employees and is most damaging in low-skill occupations.

What evidence do you think supports your position? (Minimum of four sentences)

Studies have shown that AI and automation can replace repetitive, low-skill jobs, leading to significant job displacement in sectors like manufacturing and retail.
Research suggests that AI tends to benefit highly skilled workers in technology and data-driven fields, leaving lower-skilled workers at a disadvantage.
Economic reports predict that AI will contribute to widening income inequality, as the wealth generated by AI may not be distributed equitably across all worker demographics.
Historical evidence of technological disruptions, such as the Industrial Revolution, shows that technological advancements have often led to job displacement, especially among vulnerable populations.

What evidence do you think might oppose your position? (Minimum of two sentences)

Proponents of AI argue that it will create new jobs and opportunities for workers, as automation frees up human labor for more creative, complex tasks.
Some believe that AI can increase workplace productivity without necessarily reducing the workforce, as businesses may expand their operations or shift to new industries.

How would you respond to those who oppose you? (Minimum of two sentences)

While I acknowledge that AI may create new jobs, these positions often require advanced skills that many current workers may not possess, leaving them vulnerable to unemployment. I believe that without comprehensive retraining programs and social safety nets, the transition could leave a significant portion of the workforce behind. Additionally, even if new jobs are created, they may not offer the same level of security or wages, leading to greater economic inequality in the long run.