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Artificial intelligence or AI has penetrated working life more extensively and faster than we could have imagined a few years ago. People have many expectations, fears and questions concerning AI. It is also linked to several risks and challenges that should be discussed at the workplace. As the use of artificial intelligence increases, questions of ethics, data protection and transparency will become central. Who is responsible for the decisions made by AI? Or should AI be allowed to make decisions at all? How do we ensure that algorithms are fair and non-discriminatory? Now is the right time to think about how we share work, responsibility and decision-making in a new way.
Artificial intelligence is primarily seen as an increase in efficiency and productivity. It can be used in many ways, for example, for data analysis, customer service, process automation and prediction. In addition to savings, increased efficiency creates opportunities to transfer human resources to more complex tasks that require human thinking. As tasks change – and some jobs even disappear – it becomes more important than ever to continuously update the competence of employees. For example, it is essential to learn AI tools such as prompting. While learning new things is inevitable in the adoption of artificial intelligence, AI often also offers opportunities for individual development and increased job satisfaction.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological leaps in a long time, and its impact on working life is enormous. This year’s final issue of Telma discusses artificial intelligence from the perspectives of occupational safety and wellbeing at work. Artificial intelligence can significantly improve both. Working life is changing, but fortunately, we can still choose the direction of the change. We can use artificial intelligence to change working life so that people will always be at the centre!
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Schools are shared workplaces with employees from several employers. People at Havukoski School are constantly thinking about how to develop safety and ensure that messages are transferred effectively even in dangerous situations.
Improving occupational safety at a shared workplace requires cooperation, clear operating models and continuous monitoring.
Improving safety requires continuous risk assessment and effective communication. Monitoring by occupational safety and health authorities has revealed significant shortcomings in occupational safety and health at shared workplaces.
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