Microsoft AI Deal With AFL-CIO Is Step to Broader Standards (1)

Microsoft Corp.‘s recent agreement with the largest coalition of US labor unions has the potential to set nationwide standards for how artificial intelligence is used in the workforce, tech industry and labor observers say.

The software giant announced its alliance with the AFL-CIO Dec. 11, promising increased training for workers and collaboration with the unions under the federation’s umbrella to sculpt both public policy and company standards on AI implementation.

The deal marks the first partnership between a tech company and organized labor on the issue as concerns mount that AI could replace large sections of the nation’s workforce. ...