A technology entrepreneur has warned that artificial intelligence could rapidly reshape workplaces and lead to significant job losses, calling on governments to consider new measures such as a “minimum wage for robots” to slow its impact. Charles Radclyffe argued that AI systems are already capable of completing office and administrative tasks in seconds that would take humans days or weeks, leading companies to hire fewer staff and potentially reducing long-term employment. He suggested taxing AI use could help manage disruption and give policymakers more control over job losses. While some businesses say AI is improving productivity and changing rather than eliminating roles, concerns persist about its impact on white-collar employment. Governments have said they are monitoring the situation and will respond as needed, but debate continues over whether regulation should limit AI adoption or focus on helping workers adapt through reskilling and transition support.
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