While some alarmists predict artificial intelligence will decimate the workforce, there is an alternative. Concerted action by leaders in labor, business, government and education can ensure we take advantage of technological gains without replacing workers with robots. Rural communities, with overall declining employment, have a big stake in the issue.While some alarmists predict artificial intelligence will decimate the workforce, there is an alternative. Concerted action by leaders in labor, business, government and education can ensure we take advantage of technological gains without replacing workers with robots. Rural communities, with overall declining employment, have a big stake in the issue.