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Supporters of AI adoption, including some policymakers, emphasize the immense productivity benefits. Examples include a UK government report indicating that AI could save workers around 26 minutes per day—equating to nearly two weeks annually per employee—by automating routine tasks. Furthermore, studies in Australia demonstrate that AI can help public sector workers focus on higher-level, more impactful work, thus improving service delivery and efficiency.
It was argued that resisting AI's integration out of fear or union pressure would only leave Australian businesses and workers at a disadvantage globally. The inevitability of technological progress requires proactive adaptation, not obstruction, to harness AI’s full potential for economic growth and societal benefit.