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The work tasks that AI is least likely to replace are those that depend on uniquely human capacities, such as empathy, judgment, ethics, and hope.
IWER hosts a weekly seminar on Tuesdays during the academic year. One of the longest-running seminar series at MIT, it features presentations by work and employment researchers from around the world.
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Executives from financial services firms discuss early adoption of AI in the industry, reasons for caution, and the benefits of partnering with fintechs.
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When stakeholders become more involved in generative AI design and implementation, it’s more likely that such tools will augment work rather than displace workers.
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Institute professor Daron Acemoglu and MIT Sloan professor Simon Johnson have examined economic growth, digital advertising, and the Russian oil cap.
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Vivian Graves, MBA ’19, founded Otis to alleviate the many medical and financial burdens on pets, pet owners, and veterinarians.
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New books about the future of AI, working remotely, the COVID-19 vaccine, and how to build the perfect portfolio.
The MIT Institute for Work and Employment Research (IWER) conducts and disseminates research that improves the lives of workers and guides managers in crafting a successful, inclusive future of work.
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Artificial intelligence is a profound technology “as important or more than fire and electricity,” according to Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai.
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In a new book, MIT professor Yossi Sheffi examines supply chain complexity, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.
