Robert Botkin and Carson Lane co-authored an article in Today’s General Counsel about how companies must carefully manage the employment and labor law risks that come with the adoption of robotics and artificial intelligence — including "embodied AI" that combines physical robotics with AI.

"Robotics in the workplace has the potential to displace human workers, one of the most significant labor concerns," Robert and Carson wrote. "In the event workers are displaced, employers must ensure compliance with applicable labor laws while also taking into consideration workforce morale and productivity."

"While robotics can reduce workplace injuries, they can also create new hazards if not properly managed," they wrote. "The hazards can be caused by interference with the robots' sensors, the introduction of new scenarios for which the robots' algorithms do not have significant training, and of course, the possibility of human error when interacting with the robot."

"Workplace robotics may involve real-time surveillance, biometric tracking, and AI-driven performance monitoring, which raises privacy concerns," they continued. "Robots, especially embodied AI robots, may process personal data to properly function."

Click here to read the full article: Mitigating the Employment and Labor Law Risks of Robotics, Embodied AI

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