Is AI Going to Take My Job? Unpacking How Workers Are Fighting to Protect Their Careers

Let’s start with the obvious - There is no putting the AI genie back in the bottle.And frankly, as an organization run by technologists and dedicated to advancing women in tech, we wouldn’t necessarily want to. We believe in the promise of technology. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to be concerned about with how AI has been developing so far. Near the top of that list for almost everyone is the question “Is AI going to steal my job?” For many creatives, that reality of being replaced by generative AI is already feeling frighteningly possible. So in this episode we take a look at the possible impact of AI on our careers through their eyes. How do we create an ethical world where human workers are valued while still developing AI as a powerful force for good? Can we trust that world to be built by AI companies themselves? Or do activists on the outside of Silicon Valley have to fight to make it real?First up, we talk with Dr. Moiya McTier, an astronomer and Senior Advisor for the Human Artistry CampAIgn, where she advocates for protection and guardrails against AI fraud and cloning among the creative community. Next we talk to award-winning voice over artist and the founder of AI Voice company EthoVox. Instead of waiting for the big AI companies to decimate the artform and community she loves - she created her own company to show how it can be done right.For more, check out Dr. McTier...On Bluesky - @goastromoOn Instagram - @goastromoOn TikTok - @goastromoOn Youtube - @dr.moiyamctier7326And to learn more about the Human Artistry Campaign check them out...On - X - @human_artistryOn Bluesky - @humanartistry On Instagram - @humanartistrycampaignTikTok - @humanartistrycampaignOn the Web - humanartistrycampaign.com---At AnitaB.org, our mission is to enable and equip women technologists with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to thrive. Through innovative programs and initiatives, we empower women to chart new paths, better prepared to lead, advance, and achieve equitable compensation. Because when women succeed, they uplift their communities and redefine success on their terms, both professionally and personally.​---Connect with AnitaB.orgInstagram - @anitab_orgFacebook - /anitab.0rgLinkedIn - /anitab-orgOn the web - anitab.org ---Our guests contribute to this podcast in their personal capacity. The views expressed in this interview are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology or its employees (“AnitaB.org”). AnitaB.org is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the information provided in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute legal or other professional advice or services.---B The Way Forward Is…Hosted and Executive Produced by Brenda Darden Wilkerson.Produced by Avi GlijanskyAssociate Produced by Kelli KyleSound design and editing by Ryan Hammond Mixing and mastering by Julian Kwasneski Additional Producing help from Faith KroguleckiOperations Coordination for AnitaB.org by Quinton Sprull.Creative Director for AnitaB.org is Deandra ColemanExecutive Produced by Dominique Ferrari, Stacey Book, and Avi Glijansky for Frequency Machine Podcast Marketing from Lauren Passell with Tink Media in partnership with Coley Bouschet at AnitaB.orgPhoto of Brenda Darden Wilkerson by Mandisa Media ProductionsFor more ways to be the way forward, visit AnitaB.org