Category: Automation Impact on Jobs

robotic warehouse automation technology AI-driven robotics are transforming warehouse operations, setting new standards for efficiency and productivity. At the forefront of this revolution is a innovative facility powered by 48 Bright Pick Auto Picker robots. These tireless machines operate around the clock, managing inventory, picking orders, and dispatching up to 50,000 items daily with minimal human intervention.

In this high-tech warehouse, 48 Bright Pick Auto Picker robots work tirelessly around the clock, orchestrating a symphony of efficiency that redefines how we think about order fulfillment. These robots , armed with innovative AI and 3D scanning technology , seamlessly integrate with […]

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a heated debate about the potential displacement of human jobs. While it’s true that AI is revolutionizing various industries, the reality is much more nuanced than a simple yes or no answer.

AI has already made significant advancements in automating repetitive and mundane tasks. According to a report by McKinsey Global Institute, up to 14% of the global workforce may need to change occupations by 2030 due to AI automation. Historically, technology has always transformed labor markets, yet it also creates new jobs and industries .

AI excels in performing tasks that […]

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Economists , tech elites and politicians have expressed concern regarding the sharp decline in birth rates in many countries. Falling fertility rates in advanced economies and emerging markets (such as China) have generated widespread fears that the world is headed for a potential population cliff.

Economist Jesus Fernandez-Villaverde recently observed : “For the first time, humans aren’t producing enough babies to sustain the population. If you’re 55 or younger, you’re likely to witness something humans haven’t seen for 60,000 years, not during wars or pandemics: a sustained decrease in the world population.” Rather gloomily, he observes that while a “gently […]

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According to the agriculturedive.com , self-driving tractors and other autonomous technologies would not only be well positioned to fill the gaps, “but could also reinvigorate interest in an industry that has struggled to recruit the next generation of workers”.

Some of the major players that have emerged in the ‘autonomous revolution’ are Deere & Company and software start-up Agtonomy.

“There’s obviously struggles with labour shortages around the country, and so people are always looking at ways [of] how they can get more done in the shortest amount of time,” said Micheal Porter, the go-to-market manager for large tractors at Deere & […]

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Uncontrolled AI systems could disrupt entire industries, either by displacing jobs or by making critical, unregulated decisions. Getty Images At the recent Global Future Councils meeting, the UAE’s artificial intelligence minister issued a stark warning: without proper safeguards , AI could spiral out of control. “We do not have time to afford to wait for this to get out of hand,” Omar Al Olama said at the World Economic Forum event.

He called for proactive regulation to prevent the repetition of past mistakes, noting that governments are only now addressing the fallout from social media more than two decades after […]

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One economic question that really matters in an election year: Are others doing better than you?

To many Americans, whether you are prospering or not is often measured by whether you have a job and how much it pays. But there’s something harder to quantify that’s missing from that picture. Relative income of full-time U.S. workers
in 1980
1980 Take white men working without a college degree. In 1980, they made more than the average American worker.Take white men working without a college degree. In 1980, they made more than the average American worker.But over 40 years, even as their inflation-adjusted […]

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By Dean Baker

It is more than a bit bizarre reading pieces that talk about automation or job-killing AI as something new and alien. These are forms of productivity growth. They allow more goods and services to be produced for each hour of human labor.

Productivity growth is usually thought of as a good thing. It’s the reason that we don’t have half the U.S. workforce employed in agriculture growing our food. Instead, it is around 1.0 percent of the U.S. workforce, and we grow enough to be huge food exporters.Productivity growth allows for workers to have higher wages. The […]

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Inside Save A Lot’s Brooklyn micro-fulfillment center

Good Day Anchor Dan Bowen goes inside the center where robotic symphony is revolutionizing the grocery industry, offering a glimpse into the future of grocery shopping.

Inside a busy warehouse in Brooklyn, a quiet symphony is playing out. But this is no ordinary ensemble.Instead of violins and cellos, it’s a robotic orchestra—machines and algorithms harmonizing like well-rehearsed strings."We’ve got about 100 robots and about 25 lift robots in the facility," says Fabric VP of Sales Jonathan Morav.And the conductor of this mechanical ensemble? That’s you, the customer."It’s amazing technology. I can’t even begin […]

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Automation is transforming the apparel industry with robotic sewing, AI, and predictive analytics. This shift enhances production efficiency, supports sustainability, and drives mass customisation, enhancing the competitiveness of apparel manufacturers. However, it raises concerns about job displacement and the need for workforce upskilling. Pic: Adobe Stock The apparel industry, once heavily reliant on labour-intensive processes, is experiencing a profound transformation with the advent of automation. From robotic garment assembly to AI-driven predictive analytics, automation is redefining how fashion companies operate, streamlining production, and fostering sustainability. Inspired by lean manufacturing systems like the Toyota Production System (TPS), automation promises to […]

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