Google is launching new research and skills training programs to prepare workers for the AI economy, including partnerships to reduce healthcare paperwork, establish apprenticeships, and train manufacturing workers in AI skills. By convening government, industry, and civil society leaders, Google aims to influence Washington’s approach to AI and workforce development while supporting bipartisan legislation for public-private partnerships. However, labor groups emphasize the need for stronger worker protections and union representation to ensure a worker-centered transition.
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