Luke Ramseth at The Detroit News reports United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is calling Artificial Intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots a "profound threat" that imperil more than just jobs. "We need to be clear about this: We are in a fight for humanity," the labor leader told UAW members gathered at the UAW's Quadrennial Constitutional Convention. Protections around AI and other automation are set to be a central focus for the influential Union heading into its next round of Detroit Three bargaining in 2028, alongside other key priorities such as winning back pensions. It will also be a major issue as the Union decides who to support in upcoming elections - including in the race for the White House in two years. "The fruits of our labor have multiplied like never before, but Workers aren't reaping the harvest," Fain said. "And if AI continues to be used as an accessory to that crime, it has to be stopped. It doesn't have to be this way. In a just society, when workers create more value, they see more of the benefit." At the same convention, National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler also underscored to UAW Members that stronger protections around AI were needed to protect jobs across all types of Unionized industries. Though they raised concerns about the technology and called for an aggressive response, neither Labor Leader detailed specific policy plans or bargaining demands.

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