Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work
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Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work
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Instructor: Merve Hickok
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Explore scenarios for the future of work
Discuss the impact generative AI could have on labor and business
Make informed assessments about labor involvement in generative AI technologies
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This course gives a broad overview of the impact that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could have on jobs and how it can be used to support everyday tasks. As the use of generative AI increases, organizations are finding new ways to augment their work, impacting the number and types of jobs we can expect in the future. In “Generative AI: Labor and the Future of Work,” you’ll explore how generative AI can support workers in all industries, as well as the labor that goes into developing and managing these systems. Explore what the “future of work” could mean for both employees and employers and how these systems can impact work quality, creativity, and the labor market. You’ll also look at how the global digital divide could impact tool adoption for different groups across the world. By analyzing the adoption and implementation of generative AI in the workplace, you will better understand how these tools could shift how we work together.
What's included
3 videos4 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
3 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Unseen Labor in Generative AI•6 minutes
- Data Labeling•4 minutes
- Content Moderation & Human Feedback•7 minutes
4 readings•Total 26 minutes
- Welcome to the Course & Course Syllabus•10 minutes
- Help Us Learn About You!•5 minutes
- Module Introduction•1 minute
- What comes to mind when we say generative AI and future of work?•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 11 minutes
- Honor Code•1 minute
- Knowledge Check•10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
- Reflection: Labor and Data Quality Risks •10 minutes
What's included
5 videos5 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
5 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Labor and Market Forecasts•6 minutes
- Augment vs Reallocate vs Displace•7 minutes
- Labor Readiness•4 minutes
- Labor Reskilling & Deskilling•6 minutes
- Digital Divide•9 minutes
5 readings•Total 37 minutes
- Module Introduction•2 minutes
- Supplemental Resources•10 minutes
- Post-course Survey•5 minutes
- Staying Current with Responsible Generative AI and Governance•10 minutes
- Continue your AI education with the AI Collection from Michigan Online•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 11 minutes
- Honor Code•1 minute
- Knowledge Check•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Reflection: Future Implications of GenAI•10 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024
Even if you're already working with AI, this course offers new facts to learn about its current state as well as future possibilities. Discover the evolving roles we can play in the development of AI.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2024
The future of work can be codetermined by those workers who have the analytical and creative skills, to think for themselves.
Reviewed on May 25, 2025
Overall, the course delivers valuable discussions on AI’s role in shaping the future of work, while leaving room for continued exploration. What aspects did you find most insightful?
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