AI for Worker Collective Action

"In today's gig economy, workers on platforms like Upwork and Amazon Mechanical Turk face significant challenges. Collective action could improve conditions, but existing systems are inadequate. In my keynote, I will introduce the AI for Worker Collective Action framework, grounded in social theories. This approach leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and worker-owned data to create worker-centric technologies that empower workers and enhance their conditions. I'll present case studies demonstrating the framework’s potential to transform the future of work and conclude with a discussion on a research agenda focused on AI's societal impacts and worker wellbeing."