If you like the title, thank ChatGPT for coming up with it. Last November, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, was released and took the public conscious by storm. Even before that, AI had been growing in popularity and use. According to IBM’s Global AI Adoption Index released in May 2022, 35% of companies are using AI in their businesses, and 44% of companies are actively planning and working on integrating AI into their businesses. The number of companies using AI will likely increase rapidly over the next few years, directly impacting workplaces.

The increased use of AI poses particular challenges for employers with unionized workforces. The introduction of new technologies is nothing new for employers and unions. However, the potential disruption that AI could cause to certain industries, including the entertainment industry, has already garnered attention.

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