I believe that it is inevitable that some US jobs will be lost as the capabilities of AI increase and transform. We saw this evolution increase as we witnessed various union strikes in 2024. The strike of the port workers in the Northeast alarmed people around the country because of the potential impact on our supply chain throughout the country. The resolution of the Union strike this Fall was only a temporary one. There is still the matter of AI and the impact on workers to be addressed in early 2025.
Business leaders in manufacturing should consider opening new plants and provide on-the-job training to new employees. Perhaps indviduals whose jobs have been lost or are at risk of being lost to the advent of AI should be given the first opportunities to apply for these new jobs. I would further suggest that the products produced in these new manufacturing plants be chosen to replace the products Americans are currently purchasing from other countries such as China. Perhaps President Trump and his advisors can negotiate a deal with these business leaders to provide their companies a temporary, scheduled tax or other economic incentive to build plants and hire and train employees. While the specifics of the policy need to be determined and negotiated, the potential outcome, with determined focus on results could be incredible for our country. The policy could solve a couple of issues. One issue being the reliance of products from other countries which creates a national security risk. The second being the provision of alternative employment of capable US citizens impacted by the evolution of AI. It is important to note that a potential by-product of these issues being solved is the employment of individuals in a satisfying job, allowing them to provide for their families with pride. This in turn, could help begin to address other issues such as homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and broken families.
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This is so important! We need more jobs here! I want to buy stuff made by Americans and support Americans in having a healthy life.
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