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Zoom cashiers may signal a new era of digital offshoring and remote work

Zoom cashiers may signal a new era of digital offshoring and remote work

Cashiers of the future may actually be taking your order from thousands of miles away. The idea of offshoring might evoke images of assembly lines and electronic manufacturing in other countries, and that obviously still happens . But thanks to artificial intelligence and other tech advancements, we may be entering a new age of digital offshoring. Take, for example, content moderators in India , or Zoom cashiers in the Philippines .

Whizy Kim is a senior reporter with Vox where she wrote about this phenomenon . She joined Amy Scott of “Marketplace” to talk about what the future of digital […]

Focus on Humanity in the Age of the AI Revolution

Focus on Humanity in the Age of the AI Revolution

Brain light via Alamy Stock The arms race for the next AI breakthrough is upon us — and for good reason. While the news cycles are quick to point to fears around job displacement, bias, security risks, and weaponization, there is reason to be optimistic about this technology if we proceed carefully. We are stepping into the future of an AI-enabled world, and the competitive landscape for AI innovation should have only one bias in mind: a bias towards humanity. A Tool for Enhancement

AI should be viewed as a tool for enhancing human capabilities and productivity rather […]

AI Is Making Economists Rethink the Story of Automation

AI Is Making Economists Rethink the Story of Automation

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Will artificial intelligence take our jobs? As AI raises new fears about a jobless future, it’s helpful to consider how economists’ understanding of technology and labor has evolved. For decades, economists were relatively optimistic, and pointed out that previous waves of technology had not led to mass unemployment. But as income inequality rose in much of the world, they began to revise their theories. Newer models of technology’s affects on the labor market account for the fact that it absolutely can displace workers and lower wages. In the long run, technology does tend to raise […]

Autonomous cars are coming sooner rather than later

Autonomous cars are coming sooner rather than later

Autonomous cars will be made legal to drive on our roads from 2026. Few of us know what the future of the car will look like, but it’s certain that the way we get from A to B will involve more technology as in-car systems become more complex over time.

Back in the mid to late 20th century, there were believers that the 21st century would bring flying cars, and except for a couple of inventions, that prediction has fallen flat.

The next biggest talking point in the motoring industry, however, is driverless cars, also known as autonomous vehicles. The car […]

Fact-Check: Will Robots Replace Us?

he rise of AI and robotics prompts both optimism and worry about the future of work, as technologies displace some jobs but historically create new opportunities, boosting productivity and employment. Fact-Check: Will Robots Replace Us?

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and robotics has sparked both anticipation and apprehension regarding the future of work. With the explosion of technological advancements, the question “Will robots take my job?” is valid. Within the next five years, one in 16 workers may need to change careers due to robotics and AI ( McKinsey ) 1 . Many of these are highly […]

FANUC to showcase advanced automation solutions at FIA2024

FANUC to showcase advanced automation solutions at FIA2024

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Factory automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a suite of next-generation automation solutions at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2024), 22nd-26th July, which is aimed at enabling higher rate aircraft and aerospace manufacturing. Above: Factory automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a suite of next-generation automation solutions at Farnborough International Airshow to enable higher rate aircraft and aerospace manufacturing.
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Spanning the entire supply chain – including solutions for the burgeoning eVTOL sector – visitors to stand 4900 can witness the future of aerospace manufacturing first-hand. FANUC’s automation demonstrations, in conjunction with their industry leading partners, […]

NVIDIA, Teradyne and Siemens Gather in the ‘City of Robotics’ to Discuss Autonomous Machines and AI

NVIDIA, Teradyne and Siemens Gather in the ‘City of Robotics’ to Discuss Autonomous Machines and AI

Source: Story from Gerard Andrews, NVIDIA Senior executives from NVIDIA, Siemens and Teradyne Robotics gathered this week in Odense, Denmark, to mark the launch of Teradyne’s new headquarters and discuss the massive advances coming to the robotics industry .

One of Denmark’s oldest cities and known as the city of robotics, Odense is home to over 160 robotics companies with 3,700 employees and contributes profoundly to the industry’s progress.

Teradyne Robotics’ new hub there, which includes cobot company Universal Robots (UR) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) company MiR, is set to help employees maximize collaborative efforts, foster innovation and provide an […]

Bill Sniffin: 2024 Graduates Ask ‘What Is Going To Happen To Me?’

Bill Sniffin: 2024 Graduates Ask ‘What Is Going To Happen To Me?’

Sniffin mug shot 10 3 22 v2 Has there ever been a crazier time to be a graduate than this year?

This message is for graduates from the University of Wyoming, the state’s seven community colleges, Wyoming Catholic College and all the high schools in the state from Evanston to Newcastle, Powell to Cheyenne and every else between.

Each year, I write a column offering my advice to high school and college graduates. Usually, it is easy. Work hard. Find mentors. Be honest. Don’t take your cellphone to job interviews. You know, all the same old stuff.But this year, we have […]

Rytech completes new Smart Factory in Jackson

Rytech completes new Smart Factory in Jackson

Rytec’s new Smart Factory in Jackson features advanced automation technology to produce high-performance doors. JACKSON — Rytech Corporation announced this week that they have built a new state-of-the-art Smart Factory in the village.

According to the release, the Rytech Smart Factory is the company’s most significant investment in both people and equipment in its 38year history, and the facility will allow for Rytech to gain tighter control over their supply chain while improving quality and increasing throughput in its high-performance door manufacturing facility.

"Our investment in this technology is a direct response to our continuing commitment to better support our customers […]

The Resilience of Human Jobs in an AI Dominated Future

The Resilience of Human Jobs in an AI Dominated Future

Experts Address the Complexity of AI’s Impact on Employment

Despite the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), economists like Dr. Luo Jiacong assert that AI cannot fully replace human capabilities. Certain tasks still require the human touch. This becomes especially evident when reflecting upon the progress AI has made since its inception in the 1950s. Although originally confined to manufacturing processes, AI has now permeated many service industry roles that were traditionally human-to-human interactions.

In countries with advanced economies, a significant portion of the workforce is employed in the service sector; for instance, Hong Kong’s service industry accounts for over […]