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Abstract
The paper analyzes the relationship between artificial intelligence systems and collective actors from two perspectives: on the one hand, the impact of AI on relations between different actors; on the other, the potential of technology as a tool for strengthening trade union action. The first part examines the forms of intervention recognized for workers’ representatives under the new AI Act, with a particular focus on information obligations, impact assessments, and human oversight and supervision mechanisms. The second part explores how trade unions are getting their activities digital, including trying out AI-based tools like advanced chatbots and predictive systems to help with organizing and bargaining. A trustworthy and safe use of AI systems by collective actors could serve to rebalance information and power imbalances, strengthening their ability to represent workers in new forms of digital work.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, AI Act, Information and consultation, Collective actions, Workers’ representatives.