AI, algorithmic management and the transformation of society, work, and employment – exploring the concepts
Published: 30 April 2026
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Building on Eurofound’s established conceptual framework of the digital age, this concept paper examines how the unfolding artificial intelligence wave is set to transform not only the world of work and employment, but also the wider fabric of society, from the delivery and quality of public services to the production, dissemination and governance of information. The analysis is guided by four vectors of change – automation, augmentation, digitisation and platformisation – identified as the central drivers shaping this transformation. The concepts presented in this paper will inform Eurofound’s future research on artificial intelligence and algorithmic management.
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List of tables
Table 1: Four vectors of change and their associated technology applications
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Figure 1: Attributes of the digital economy
Figure 2: Direct and indirect effects of AI and algorithmic management on work, employment and living conditions through vectors of change
Figure 3: The platformisation of work and society – a simplified taxonomy
Eurofound recommends citing this publication in the following way.
Eurofound (2026), AI, algorithmic management and the transformation of society, work, and employment – exploring the concepts, Eurofound research paper, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.
