The Workforce for Responsible AI

In our founding meeting, as we worked to define the mission and values of our organization, we grappled with how to articulate workers’ fundamental rights in the age of AI. We asked ourselves, is work a human right?

Mustafa Suleyman’s The Coming Wave is an essential read for anyone seeking a foundational understanding of the rapid pace and scale of artificial intelligence—and its potential to transform society. Even AI skeptics will find useful insights, as Suleyman traces the evolution of the technology, examines its limitations, and addresses pressing questions about how today’s developments compare with past waves of disruption.

In recent months, two dominant narratives have emerged that capture prevailing public sentiment toward AI. One centered on massive job displacement and the other on the imminent AI market collapse. Each narrative draws on selective metrics and market signals to substantiate its claims; however, both are fundamentally misguided and lack the strategic foresight needed to guide effective public policies that safeguards the future of work in the digital era.

We are nearing the end of what is shaping up to be a truly remarkable year. The year 2025 has brought a sea of change, particularly here in the West, but arguably across the world. From the mounting geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and the rapid proliferation of new technologies that seek to fundamentally change the way we work, the way we play, and the way we connect, there is only one word that truly embodies the unique character of the year: disruptive.