Deskilling is the process wherein technology, automation, or AI reduces the need for human expertise in the workplace, replacing skilled workers with less skilled, lower-paid labor. This shift, driven by efficiency and cost-cutting, reduces worker autonomy and makes roles more routine. It can cause safety risks due to dependency on technology and potential loss of human proficiency.
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Deskilling is the process wherein technology, automation, or AI reduces the need for human expertise in the workplace, replacing skilled workers with less skilled, lower-paid labor. This shift, driven by efficiency and cost-cutting, reduces worker autonomy and makes roles more routine. It can cause safety risks due to dependency on technology and potential loss of human proficiency.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). De Skilling. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/de-skilling
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