National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2024). Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 152 pp. eISBN 978-0-309-71873-8.

Abstract

This review examines Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, highlighting its contribution to understanding the transformations of work driven by artificial intelligence. The review emphasizes the report's characterization of AI as a general-purpose technology and its introduction of the concept of translational expertise as a key framework for analysing the evolution of human capabilities in contemporary workplaces. At the same time, it identifies several limitations, including the limited attention devoted to occupational health, psychosocial risks, and the structural inequalities that shape AI adoption across different national contexts. Overall, the review concludes that the report is an essential reference due to its analytical rigor and its capacity to stimulate further research on work, technology, and institutions.