Artificial intelligence and work: a critical review of recent research from the social sciences

Jean-Philippe Deranty; Thomas Corbin

doi:10.1007/s00146-022-01496-x

Artificial intelligence and work: a critical review of recent research from the social sciences

Jean-Philippe Deranty^*, Thomas Corbin

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This review seeks to present a comprehensive picture of recent discussions in the social sciences of the anticipated impact of AI on the world of work. Issues covered include: technological unemployment, algorithmic management, platform work and the politics of AI work. The review identifies the major disciplinary and methodological perspectives on AI’s impact on work, and the obstacles they face in making predictions. Two parameters influencing the development and deployment of AI in the economy are highlighted: the capitalist imperative and nationalistic pressures.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	675-691
Number of pages	17
Journal	AI & Society
Volume	39
Issue number	2
Early online date	28 Jun 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-022-01496-x
Publication status	Published - Apr 2024

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Keywords

AI
Algorithmic management
Platform work
Technological unemployment
Work

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