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What the backlash to the Industrial Revolution can teach us about handcrafts in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't yet causing widespread job losses in Australia. But with some high-profile business leaders still predicting a looming unemployment "crisis," it's little wonder many people fear AI is coming for their job.

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Artificial intelligence has not yet led to widespread job losses in Australia, though several prominent business leaders warn of an impending unemployment crisis. This warning fuels public anxiety that AI could threaten jobs, echoing concerns that first emerged during the early industrial revolution. Historical hindsight shows that the rise of mass‑production machinery disrupted many workers’ lives and reshaped society. The article draws a parallel between past automation backlash and current fears about AI’s impact on employment.

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