Labor and technology

The intersection and interaction between human labor and technological advancements. It encompasses the ways in which technology, including automation, artificial intelligence and other innovations, impacts the nature of work, job roles, productivity and the overall workforce.

Office of the Provost 2024 University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor. Ron Eglash. Professor.

UMSI professor Ron Eglash appointed University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor

07/31/2024

The appointment honors faculty who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching and service.

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ChatGPT acts more altruistically, cooperatively than humans

02/22/2024

UMSI professor Qiaozhu Mei's research finds modern artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT is more capable of mimicking human behavior than researchers otherwise thought.

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A photo of a keyboard, $10 bills, a pen and a book with a sticky note that says "side gig" in marker.

Team incentives keep workers from leaving gig jobs

02/08/2023

As people leave traditional 9-to-5 work for more flexible employment, what will keep them from bolting gig jobs is a greater connection with co-workers and the company.

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Can emoji use be the key in detecting remote-work burnout?

01/26/2022

New research suggests emoji reveal more than a flash of emotion — they may predict worker burnout.

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