AI & Automation Expected To Displace 4.5M African American Workers. Can We Offset These Job Losses?

A recent report shows that Artificial intelligence and automation will impact 4.5 million jobs for African Americans.

Let's break down some of the alarming stats:

- Black workers have a 10% greater likelihood of automation-based job loss than other workers.

- Black men without a college degree are especially vulnerable.

Shireen Mitchell, a Social Analyst and Diversity Strategist spoke with Roland Martin during Monday's edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered about what makes African Americans more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence and what the Black workforce can do to limit the impact of automation.

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