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For Members W hen it comes to technology's impact on the future of work, SAG-AFTRA has been leading the conversation for years at its annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit. In January, SAG-AFTRA and the AFL-CIO co-hosted the fourth such summit, alongside labor allies UNITE HERE, the American Federation of Teachers and the AFL-CIO Technology Institute. The event, which coincided with CES — formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show — focused on the impact of that emerging technologies have on workers, and, unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence was a hot topic this year. Union leaders called for a pro-jobs approach to incorporating tech in the workplace that ensures rapidly evolving technology continues to lift up workers and the American middle class. Panelists demanded that policymakers and businesses make room at the table for workers in discussions about the future of work. "SAG-AFTRA has had a presence at CES for over 20 years, because we understand the vital importance technology and innovation have on our industry — and our members. And, more importantly, that we must continue to have a seat at the table to proactively shape these changes with workers in mind," said SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair. "This Labor Tech Summit Takes on AI and More Innovation and Technology Committee members, from left, Dileep Rao, Executive Vice President Ben Whitehair, Aubrey Mozino and Randal Berger get a look at emerging technologies at CES in Las Vegas as part of the annual Labor Innovation & Technology Summit. CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE