No hiring if an AI can do the job, staff at mining giant told

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Mineral Resources implements a hiring freeze for roles that can be performed by AI or existing employees using AI tools.
Other major Australian companies like WiseTech, Atlassian, and Commonwealth Bank have also cut jobs or restructured due to AI adoption.
A federal government report indicates slower employment growth in occupations most exposed to AI, especially routine cognitive roles.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new AI standards and an Office of AI to regulate and manage the AI transition.
Businesses are using AI for tasks like demand prediction, but some face challenges, such as increased workloads from AI implementations.
Experts note that AI's impact on jobs is currently minimal but may lead to shifts in skill demands and employment patterns.
Companies like BHP and Fortescue emphasize AI as a tool to enhance operations while maintaining human judgment in decision-making.
Employee monitoring and office attendance policies are being tightened in some firms to boost productivity, raising concerns about worker motivation.

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