Automation not about losing jobs, corporates say

Automation not about losing jobs, corporates say

A humanoid robot works side by side with employees in the assembly line at a factory of Glory Ltd, a manufacturer of automatic change dispensers, in Kazo, north of Tokyo July 1, 2015. — Reuters pic KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The advent of “disruptive” technology, particularly the anticipated arrival of artificial intelligence and robotics, has sparked global fears of mass job losses and worsening income disparity.

But to optimistic industry and tech players, the fear may be exaggerated.

Panellists at a forum discussing the future of work here say automation may not necessarily be a zero-sum game.While traditional jobs — […]

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