Artificial Intelligence Social Work (114 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Examines how AI/Robotics is overwhelming the fundamental institutions of Western society. But are we prepared for the social impact of the vast changes soon to be upon us? - Half the world's workers could be replaced by machines within the next 30 years. The McKinsey Global Institute and Oxford University researchers predict massive job loss with 47% to 50% of US jobs eliminated by 2030 and up to 800 million more jobs destroyed worldwide. - Nor will the AI/robotics transformation produce large numbers of replacement jobs. The AI/robotics systems are already being designed to do those. No area of work is sacrosanct. Work opportunities are being eliminated from the most intellectual activities down to the basic areas of services and labor, including a range of professional occupations heretofore thought of as distinctly human: in middle management, finance, banking, insurance, medicine, high-tech, transportation, law and even the arts. Worse, it is playing out in the context of a set of critical issues. - Birth rates are plummeting below replacement levels in economically developed nations. People are living to ages wellbeyond historical averages. - At least fifty percent of Americans have little or nothing saved for retirement. - Poor and uneducated migrants are coming into Western nations at a time when the agricultural, construction and home care jobs migrants have traditionally filled are being increasingly replaced by robotic workers. - An already bankrupt US government is projected to experience annual deficits above $1 trillion for at least the next ten years. The US national debt is officially admitted to be $21 trillion, but is actually closer to $65 trillion dollars according to a former US Comptroller General. As AI/robotics eliminates jobs across the spectrum, governmental revenues will plummet while the debt increases dramatically. This crisis of limited resources on all levels--underfunded or non-existent pensions, health problems, lack of savings, and job destruction--will drive many into homelessness and produce a dramatic rise in violence . All this will take place in an environment of increased AI-facilitated surveillance by governments, aggressive militarization using AI systems and autonomous weapons, and the degradation of of the world;s economic and political order. The final nine chapters of CONTAGION offer possible solutions.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Examines how AI/Robotics is overwhelming the fundamental institutions of Western society. But are we prepared for the social impact of the vast changes soon to be upon us? - Half the world's workers could be replaced by machines within the next 30 years. The McKinsey Global Institute and Oxford University researchers predict massive job loss with 47% to 50% of US jobs eliminated by 2030 and up to 800 million more jobs destroyed worldwide. - Nor will the AI/robotics transformation produce large numbers of replacement jobs. The AI/robotics systems are already being designed to do those. No area of work is sacrosanct. Work opportunities are being eliminated from the most intellectual activities down to the basic areas of services and labor, including a range of professional occupations heretofore thought of as distinctly human: in middle management, finance, banking, insurance, medicine, high-tech, transportation, law and even the arts. Worse, it is playing out in the context of a set of critical issues. - Birth rates are plummeting below replacement levels in economically developed nations. People are living to ages wellbeyond historical averages. - At least fifty percent of Americans have little or nothing saved for retirement. - Poor and uneducated migrants are coming into Western nations at a time when the agricultural, construction and home care jobs migrants have traditionally filled are being increasingly replaced by robotic workers. - An already bankrupt US government is projected to experience annual deficits above $1 trillion for at least the next ten years. The US national debt is officially admitted to be $21 trillion, but is actually closer to $65 trillion dollars according to a former US Comptroller General. As AI/robotics eliminates jobs across the spectrum, governmental revenues will plummet while the debt increases dramatically. This crisis of limited resources on all levels--underfunded or non-existent pensions, health problems, lack of savings, and job destruction--will drive many into homelessness and produce a dramatic rise in violence . All this will take place in an environment of increased AI-facilitated surveillance by governments, aggressive militarization using AI systems and autonomous weapons, and the degradation of of the world;s economic and political order. The final nine chapters of CONTAGION offer possible solutions.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. This book marries social work and artificial intelligence to provide an introductory guide for using AI for social good. Following an introductory chapter laying out approaches and ethical principles of using AI for social work interventions, the book describes in detail an intervention to increase the spread of HIV information by using algorithms to determine the key individuals in a social network of homeless youth. Other chapters present interdisciplinary collaborations between AI and social work students, including a chatbot for sexual health information and algorithms to determine who is at higher stress among persons with Type 2 Diabetes. For students, academic researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners, these real-life examples from the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society demonstrate how social work and artificial intelligence can be used in tandem for the greater good.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Social Work Practice and Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good is the first university-level textbook to address how artifical intelligence (AI) can be leveraged for the common good without reproducing systemic inequities, whilst also addressing how social workers can develop the digital literacy necessary to evaluate, design, and ethically use AI tools.Drawing on global case studies, practice-based examples, and a range of pedagogical tools, this book:Introduces AI concepts in plain language for non-technical learners.Explores ethical dilemmas, bias, and the implications of automation in human services.Connects AI use cases to micro, mezzo, and macro practice levels.Provides tools for advocacy, policy engagement, and community-based technology design.Positions social workers as active shapers of emerging technologies rather than passive adopters.Embeds equity, human rights, and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics into AI discussions.Offering chapter-critical thinking questions, empowerment-focused activities, reflection prompts, interviews with experts, and support materials, this textbook will be relevant to all students of social work, public policy, and human services. This book will also be of interest to practitioners in nonprofit and public service sectors, and faculty members looking to advance their understanding and infuse AI literacy in their courses.…

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Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorDavid Barnhizer is a Professor of Law Emeritus at Cleveland State University. He was a Senior Research Fellow at the University of London s Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and worked in the International Program of.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The exploration of how support groups communicate on social media is truly gaining momentum! There's an exciting surge of academic interest in this area, particularly on platforms like Facebook and X. These digital spaces offer an incredible opportunity for people to connect and share their stories, turning individual experiences into meaningful conversations. As Koteyko (2006) highlights, these interactions are excellent examples of language in action, showcasing how we engage and respond to one another in rich and dynamic dialogues. The focus here zeroes in on individuals with diabetes and how they forge connections online, diving deep into their conversations within social media communities. These groups unite people who share similar health journeys and emotional struggles, creating a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. The unique ways in which they communicate are shaped by the technologies they use, influencing their interactions and the ways they uplift one another. We're on the brink of a groundbreaking shift in our approach to digital support systems! This initiative lays a solid foundation for the evolution of support bots equipped to grasp and leverage the complex language patterns revealed through this research. With their remarkable capacity to engage in fluid, natural conversations with countless users at once, these bots promise to revolutionize how we access support, cultivating authentic connections for those navigating the often tumultuous journey of chronic conditions. This could mean a significant leap forward for humanity. Imagine humanoid support bots, crafted with lifelike features that exude warmth and familiarity, inherently designed with empathy. Or envision non-embodied support bots, ever-present and dedicated to offering unwavering assistance and encouragement across the vast spectrum of human experiences. From the joyous celebrations of new life, filled with hope, to the profound challenges of aging and reflections on mortality, the potential impact of this technology is nothing short of extraordinary. However, this potential also brings forth critical ethical dilemmas that deserve our deepest contemplation. How these support bots are crafted and how they interact could either bridge the gaps between individuals or widen them, raising pressing questions about their roles in societal conflicts and unrest. As we step into this innovative realm, it's essential that we prioritize the ethical implications of deploying support bots, weaving them into the very fabric of our collective human experience.…

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