As Robotics and AI Transform Work, Legal Must Play Key Role

“The unstoppable march of disruptive technologies” is transforming the workplace, often evoking fear in both employers and the workforce, write the authors of this Today’s General Counsel article. Employers fear operational changes and an uncertain regulatory environment, while workers often worry about something more concrete: their jobs. The fear on both sides is largely unwarranted when change is properly managed and communicated: Technological advances often make workplaces safer, eliminate the most dangerous jobs and may actually increase employment. One key factor in successful transition is the involvement of the legal department.