Ethically, what does evidence suggest about technology's impact on employment?

• A. It eliminates more jobs than it creates.
• B. It has no effect on employment.
• C. It creates more jobs than destroyed.
• D. It creates only high-skill jobs.

Answer: (C)

Technology tends to increase productivity and unlock new opportunities, which drives the creation of jobs even as some roles are automated away. Evidence shows that while automation can displace workers in the short term, the economy expands through new products, services, and industries, leading to more employment overall. New roles in software development, data analysis, robotics maintenance, and tech-enabled services illustrate how technology creates opportunities that offset losses in other areas. Therefore, the net effect is that technology creates more jobs than it destroys, though workers may need retraining to move into the emerging roles. It’s not accurate to say it eliminates more jobs, nor to claim it only spawns high-skill positions; automation affects a range of occupations and the mix of opportunities and challenges can vary by context.