Wired to host May 27 livestream on how AI is changing work

In short: WIRED will host a live online Q and A on May 27 about how AI is affecting jobs, and it is inviting readers to submit questions ahead of time.

What happened

WIRED announced a livestream focused on AI and work. The session is scheduled for May 27 at 9 am PT and 12 pm ET.

The livestream will feature a panel of WIRED staff. Sandra Upson, a features editor, will host. Reece Rogers, WIRED’s software writer, and Kate Knibbs, a senior writer who covers how AI is changing the internet, will also take part.

People can post questions in the comments section on the event page before the livestream. The panel plans to answer questions live during the session.

WIRED says the event will be streamed on the same page as the announcement, so viewers can bookmark it. A replay will be available afterward for subscribers who cannot attend live. Access to the livestream is tied to a WIRED subscription.

Why it matters

Many workplaces are asking employees to use AI tools as part of everyday work. At the same time, some workers worry that AI could reduce hours, change job duties, or replace certain tasks. A live Q and A like this can help people sort through what is practical now, what is still unclear, and what questions to ask their employer, sort of like a town hall for a fast changing topic.

Source: Wired