Inside IR (Australian Industrial Relations) EP23: AI in the workplace - bargaining and more

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

In this episode of Inside IR, Natalie Gaspar and Adam Ray discuss the impact of generative AI on industrial relations and bargaining. They explore how AI technologies, particularly generative AI, are transforming workplaces by performing tasks that typically require human input, such as content creation and decision-making. The episode delves into the responses from Australian unions, including the ACTU's formal policy on AI, which emphasises the need for genuine consultation, transparency, and clearly defined responsibilities and liability. They also discuss the potential for AI to enhance job efficiency and the importance of training employees to use these technologies effectively. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of industrial relations in the face of rapid technological advancements, the implications for job security and workplace management, and how AI-related claims might be approached in bargaining.