Francis Atwoli, Secretary General of the Central Organization of Trade Unions – Kenya (COTU-K), has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could worsen global inequality despite its productivity gains, calling for international labor regulations.

• Atwoli urged the International Labour Organization (ILO) to address the uneven impact of AI adoption on decent employment.
• The COTU position reflects growing global concern that AI may deepen structural inequality without strong governance and labor protections.
• He called for renewed global standard-setting to regulate AI use in recruitment, performance management, and workplace surveillance.