{"product_id":"my-coworker-is-a-robot-navigating-the-technology-that-could-replace-you-or-earn-your-next-promotion-paperback","title":"My Coworker Is a Robot: Navigating the Technology That Could Replace You (or Earn Your Next Promotion) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Swartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow AI is reshaping jobs, regulation, and the American workplace\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Coworker is a Robot: Navigating the Technology That Could Replace You (Or Earn Your Next Promotion)\u003c\/i\u003e examines AI's accelerating integration into workplaces, from robotic dentists and automated window washers to fully autonomous assembly lines and driverless delivery vehicles. Written by Jon Swartz, a veteran technology journalist with decades covering AI adoption at major outlets, the book documents the tension between rapid AI innovation and regulatory efforts by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides a practical survey of how companies are incorporating current AI into everyday operations, alongside analysis of the legislative responses emerging at state and federal levels, including California's regulatory actions. It traces the real-world consequences for workers, unions, consumers, and lawmakers navigating this shift, offering concrete strategies for professionals looking to incorporate AI tools into their own careers rather than be displaced by them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the clash between fast-moving AI innovation and government regulatory activity at state and federal levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of real-world AI deployments already transforming industries, including robotic automation, driverless logistics, and automated manufacturing lines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for professionals seeking to incorporate AI tools into their daily work to advance their careers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamination of how major companies manage AI adoption, workforce integration, and the resulting organizational changes across sectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLessons drawn from the failure to regulate social media and what those precedents mean for current AI policy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Coworker is a Robot\u003c\/i\u003e speaks directly to professionals concerned about AI's impact on their careers, technology enthusiasts tracking the regulatory landscape, and anyone seeking to understand how AI adoption is restructuring industries. It delivers practical strategies for working alongside AI and informed analysis of the policy battles shaping its trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to do when AI moves from the lab to the cubicle next to yours\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobotic dentists, autonomous window washers, driverless delivery vehicles, and fully automated assembly lines are no longer prototypes. They are arriving in workplaces now, reshaping jobs and entire industries while lawmakers scramble to respond. At both state and federal levels, regulators face a familiar dilemma: innovation moves faster than legislation, and the failure to regulate social media looms as a cautionary precedent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon Swartz, a technology journalist with decades of reporting at major media outlets, takes readers inside this collision between rapid AI adoption and regulatory reality. The book examines how major companies are integrating AI into their operations, the organizational changes that follow, and the strategies professionals can use to incorporate AI tools into their daily work to stay ahead rather than fall behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an executive weighing AI investments, a professional gauging what automation means for your role, or a reader seeking to understand how AI is restructuring the American economy, this book delivers a grounded account of where things stand and where they are heading. It replaces speculation with reporting and offers practical guidance drawn from real-world deployments already underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Swartz\u003c\/b\u003e is a veteran technology journalist who has covered the evolution and impact of AI and technology for several decades at \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, Dow Jones, Forbes.com, and the \u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e. His reporting explains how companies and individuals adopt emerging technology and the consequences that follow across industries and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.98 x 6.11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68108758777935,"sku":"9781394343423","price":29.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8328\/0463\/files\/t_OYFkQHbG9781394343423.webp?v=1794397828","url":"https:\/\/easonbooks.com\/products\/my-coworker-is-a-robot-navigating-the-technology-that-could-replace-you-or-earn-your-next-promotion-paperback","provider":"EasonBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}