Dr. Osea Giuntella, the second Global Studies Faculty Fellow for AY 2025 - 2026, is leading an ambitious project that examines the global health impacts of automation and artificial intelligence on workers. His interdisciplinary research compares how AI adoption affects mental and physical health, occupational safety, and labor conditions in the U.S., Germany, and China. A recognized scholar with over 40 peer-reviewed publications and deep expertise in economics, health, and technology, Dr. Giuntella will organize a major workshop titled Automation, AI, and Global Health: Impacts on Worker Well-Being and Care Delivery" in March 2026. The workshop will bring together international experts to explore the dual role of AI in transforming both healthcare delivery and worker well-being. As part of his fellowship, Dr. Giuntella will also develop a new course, Automation, AI, and Health, offering students the tools to critically analyze the intersection of technology, health systems, and social justice—further strengthening the Global Studies Center’s mission to address pressing global challenges.