The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has called for the establishment of global standards to govern the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces, warning that without proper regulation the technology could undermine workers' rights, widen inequality and accelerate social exclusion.
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, while speaking during the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, called on the International Labour Organization (ILO) to take a leading role in developing guidance and standards to address emerging labour challenges associated with AI, cautioning that its rapid adoption presents significant risks for workers across the globe.
