Novas tecnologias e relações laborais: ausência de regulação protecionista mínima em face da automação

Abstract

This work explores the impacts of Industry 4.0 on labor relations, focusing on the lack of adequate regulation in the face of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). Based on a bibliographic and documentary analysis to highlight the transformations brought about by the industrial revolutions, culminating in the current technological era. The exclusion of less qualified workers and the need for requalification in light of the demands of the technological market are discussed. In the Brazilian scenario, a regulatory delay is identified in comparison to international contexts, where advances such as objective liability for high-risk technologies are applied. The study addresses algorithmic discrimination, such as the case of Amazon, and ethical challenges of AI, including deepfakes. Balanced regulation and professional retraining are essential to protect workers and ensure an inclusive transition, reconciling innovation with human dignity. The urgency for effective standards is reinforced by the speed of technological changes and their social impacts.