Workplace Automation and Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to work, technology, and automation from the lecture transcript.

replace human workers

To do a job instead of people

job displacement

The situation where people lose jobs because technology takes over their work

automation

The use of machines or technology to do work automatically

artificial intelligence (AI)

Technology that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence

the workforce

All the people who are available to work

labour market

The system in which employers and workers interact

white-collar jobs

Professional jobs, usually done in offices

manual labour

Physical work, especially work requiring strength

carry out a task

To do or complete a particular piece of work

perform a task

To complete an activity or job

take over

To start doing something instead of another person

phase out

To gradually stop using or doing something