Ethics in the digital workplace
Digitisation and automation technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can affect working conditions in a variety of ways and their use in the workplace raises a host of new ethical concerns.
Car maker Nissan is to hire 200 new staff at its Sunderland factory. Kevin Fitzpatrick, vice-president for UK manufacturing, said production levels are at record levels. Nissan is looking for maintenance and engineering staff to work at its battery operations. The car maker also requires additional staff for new models, the Qushqai crossover and electric Leaf.
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