人工智能与劳动力

2025 White Paper Acknowledgments This paper was authored and prepared by Patrick Fleming, Director of Federal Policy and External Affairsat TechNet, with support from Meghan Dorn and Kate Davis. TechNet is grateful for the inputs from expertsat our member companies, all of whom share our common goal of empowering U.S. workers, students,inventors, and entrepreneurs to contribute to and benefit from America’s global leadership in artificialintelligence and critical technology innovation. About TechNet TechNet is the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes thegrowth of the innovation economy by advocating a targeted policy agenda at the federal and 50-state level.TechNet’s diverse membership includes dynamic American businesses ranging from startups to the most iconiccompanies on the planet and represents over 4.5 million employees and countless customers in the fields ofinformation technology, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, the sharing and gig economies, advanced energy,transportation, cybersecurity, venture capital, and finance. TechNet’s members include many of the world’s leading AI developers, researchers, and users. As the Voice of the Innovation Economy, TechNet advances public policies and private sector initiatives atthe federal, state, and local levels that make the United States the world leader in innovation. We championpolicies that foster a climate of innovation and competition, allowing America’s tech industry to flourish. TechNet has offices in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Harrisburg, Olympia, Sacramento, Silicon Valley,Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C. Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become increasinglyintegrated into the U.S. economy and the daily lives of Americans and people acrossthe globe. The recent advent of generative AI technology has further accelerated thistrend and broadened our ability to supercharge innovation to benefit humankind ona much grander scale. AI has the potential to create significant value across every sector and, accordingto recent estimates, is poised to contribute up to $20 trillion to the global economythrough 2030.¹AI innovation presents an immense opportunity to improve the livesof all Americans, but only if it is thoughtfully and intentionally integrated in a mannerthat allows everyone to benefit. One of the most consequential topics associated with recent advancements in AItechnology is how and to what extent AI tools will affect the workforce, the natureof work, and existing jobs. This paper examines the many ways in which AI, whenimplemented responsibly, can benefit the entire workforce. In the following pages, we outline the many opportunities that AI presents for jobcreation, career advancement, worker empowerment and well-being, and workplacesafety and accessibility. Using history as a guide, we also examine the potential challenges that AI couldpose for workers and the steps that stakeholders, including policymakers andbusiness leaders, should take to ensure that all workers are able to benefit fromand take advantage of AI-driven opportunities. Snapshot:How AI is Transforming Work for the Better Job Creation Small Business Growth Democratizing Accessto New Skills The acceleration of AI technologyhas not only led to an increased needfor professionals with expertise inAI development, data science, andprogramming, it is also driving thecreation of new jobs to manage AIintegration, develop and overseeemployee AI adoption and trainingprograms, and ensure AI solutions arebeing used effectively and ethicallyacross organizations. AI solutions are providing smallbusinesses with access to powerful newanalytical tools and capabilities that canenable them to streamline operations andfocus more on growth. According to theU.S. Small Business Administration, twoout of three jobs added to the economyover the past 25 years are from smallbusinesses. AI-powered learning platforms areproviding people from all walks of lifewith greater access to personalizededucation and training tools that canaccelerate skills development, enhancelearning outcomes, and help individualspursue new opportunitiesor professional growth. Achieving Better Work-lifeBalance and Well-being Better Predictive Maintenanceand Hazard Prevention Improved Immersiveand Interactive Training AI can improve workplace andoccupational safety by providingpersonalized, interactive, and immersivelearning experiences that addressspecific workplace risks and challenges.AI-enhanced simulations can provideemployees with more immersiveand effective training courses topractice safety protocols, prepare foremergencies and hazardous situations,and create enhanced awareness toprevent or prepare for accidents. When provided adequate data fromworkers, sensors, and other monitoringcapabilities, AI can supply employersand workers with valuable real-timeand predictive insights by analyzingworkplace environments, machin