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With Businesses Laying Off Professionals For AI, Thomson Reuters Looks To Boost Productivity With AI Without Job Cuts!
By Amrit Mehra

Updated on Mon, Aug 7, 2023
The use of artificial intelligence has led to a widespread worry about job cuts.
Let's put the unemployment concerns aside and dive headfirst into understanding the sitaution:
According to a survey by Statista, the use of AI and automation causes significant anxiety among workers about their future in the workplace. Every day, more and more businesses use some form of artificial intelligence (AI) tool. Employees, especially those in non-technical roles, are worried about the effects of AI's widespread adoption. In the countries surveyed, the average worker anxiety about the potential impact of AI and robotics on their jobs was 41%.
Businesses are convinced AI will have a significant effect on their workforce as AI automation can replace many jobs - but Thomson Reuters disagrees.
At Thomson Reuters, rather of reducing staff, they want to find ways to increase productivity and output of the current workforce using AI! #TwistOfTheTale
Since its founding in the 19th century, Thomson Reuters has become an industry leader in supplying essential content in fields diverse as law, commerce and accountancy. Thomson Reuters, formed by the 2008 merger of two organizations, has a global staff of 27,000 topic specialists and journalists to handle a massive amount of information every year.
Many media outlets have begun implementing AI technology to save money and speed up routine tasks as generative AI gains traction. Yet, Thomson Reuters wants to take a different tack, seeing AI as a tool to improve business operations rather than a replacement for humans.
The company thinks that AI can speed up the delivery of information to consumers and enable staff to free up time to focus on higher-value work.
According to Mary Alice Vuicic, Chief People Officer at Thomson Reuters, the company risks missing out on AI's greatest benefits by focusing on automation alone.
Vuicic claims that Thomson Reuters recognizes the enormous potential that AI presents for its clients and employees. She explains that the company views on artificial intelligence as "a phenomenal opportunity" for both its external customers and its internal employees. They see it as a means of empowering coworkers to reach their full potential and accomplish more in less time.
Why Does Thomson Reuters Want To Use AI?
To complement, rather than replace, human labor, Thomson Reuters is taking an enabling rather than a replacement approach to artificial intelligence. Thomson Reuters shows its dedication to employee empowerment and capability enhancement by adopting AI as an augmentation tool. The company sees AI as a way to boost productivity and allow workers to focus on higher-value tasks that require human skill – AI will be an ally rather than a threat to their jobs.
Thomson Reuters is committed to striking a balance between AI and human expertise even as it expands its use of AI. The company recognizes that while AI can automate some tasks, it cannot match the human abilities of critical thinking, creativity and judgment. Thomson Reuters' goal is to give its customers with unique insights and services by combining the best of artificial intelligence with human intelligence.
What Is The Plan With AI?
When it comes to gathering and analyzing data, Thomson Reuters knows that AI can make a world of difference. The company plans to improve its products and services by using AI technology so that experts can make better decisions in less time. The incorporation of AI into business operations will equip workers by automating routine jobs, allowing them to devote their time to more strategic and valuable endeavors.
The company's dedication to AI is seen in its proactive search for cutting-edge options. Thomson Reuters is constantly looking for new methods to implement AI into existing products and create innovative new ones to meet the ever-changing demands of its customers. Thomson Reuters' goal in using AI to enable employees is aimed at helping clients get information more quickly, accurately and thoroughly, so they can maintain a competitive edge in their sectors. #TheClientComesFirst
Will Thomson Reuters' daring leap with AI boost its productivity and operations? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
First published on Mon, Aug 7, 2023
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