Give staff more say over AI to ensure they share benefits, UK thinktank urges
A UK thinktank report emphasizes the need for workers to have more influence over AI adoption in the workplace. The report highlights that while some workers feel AI improves their work life, others believe it has negative effects. Recommendations include a worker support levy and mandatory consultations between employers and employees regarding AI implementation.
- ▪20% of workers report AI improves their working life, while 21% say it worsens it.
- ▪The report calls for a statutory duty on employers to consult workers about AI adoption.
- ▪A proposed 'worker support levy' aims to enhance workers' bargaining power.
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The report cites data showing 20% of workers say AI is making their working life better, while 21% say it has made it worse. Photograph: KTSDesign/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RFView image in fullscreenThe report cites data showing 20% of workers say AI is making their working life better, while 21% say it has made it worse. Photograph: KTSDesign/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RFAI (artificial intelligence)Give staff more say over AI to ensure they share benefits, UK thinktank urgesExclusive: IPPR report backed by TUC proposes ‘worker support levy’ to boost employees’ influenceHeather Stewart Economics editorFri 29 May 2026 06.35 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 06.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWorkers urgently need more bargaining power over the way AI is adopted…
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