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Trump slaps a new coat of paint on the same old lies for autoworkers

Trump slaps a new coat of paint on the same old lies for autoworkers

“Very stupid people.” It’s one of Donald Trump’s favorite insults , an insistence that he alone understands what all the fools don’t. In a speech Wednesday night at a nonunion auto parts company in Michigan, the former president made clear that he thinks autoworkers and those in the communities that depend on car manufacturing are very stupid people.

And if they believe what Trump is trying to sell them, he’ll be right.

It will surprise no one to learn that Trump’s speech was peppered with fables and lies.Coming to Michigan in the midst of a United Auto Workers strike against the […]

Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI

Canada's manufacturing sector seeks to reduce 'repetitive labour' through AI

People attend the 2019 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show in a handout photo. Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show-Marcus Oleniuk **MANDATORY CREDIT** TORONTO — Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector.

That’s one of the messages being shared at this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show taking place in Toronto next Monday to Thursday. The […]

Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI

Canada's manufacturing sector seeks to reduce 'repetitive labour' through AI

People attend the 2019 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show in a handout photo. Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show-Marcus Oleniuk **MANDATORY CREDIT** TORONTO — Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at a time when Canada faces a labour shortage in the construction and manufacturing sector.

That’s one of the messages being shared at this year’s Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show taking place in Toronto next Monday to Thursday. The […]

Embracing the Future: How Automation Transforms British Manufacturing

Embracing the Future: How Automation Transforms British Manufacturing

In the dynamic landscape of the British manufacturing industry, automation is heralding a new era of production efficiency and precision. The clatter of manual labour is giving way to the seamless coordination of robots, artificial intelligence, and state-of-the-art machinery. This blog delves into the profound impact of automation, illuminating its myriad benefits, challenges, and promising future for the UK’s manufacturing sector.

Automation: A Paradigm Shift in Manufacturing:

Automation has ushered in an era of unparalleled efficiency and productivity within manufacturing. Machines tirelessly work around the clock, free from fatigue or the need for rest. This not only reduces lead […]

Robots and Humans: Combined Potential to Change the Face of Industrial Automation

Robots and Humans: Combined Potential to Change the Face of Industrial Automation

Robots and Humans: Combined Potential to Change the Face of Industrial Automation 1 The ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation is seeing a revolutionary partnership emerge—one that transcends the boundaries between man and machine. The fusion of robotics and human ingenuity is rewriting the narrative of productivity, efficiency, and innovation across industries.

As technology continues its relentless march forward, the combined potential of robots and humans is poised to reshape the very foundation of industrial automation, ushering in an era where the collaborative efforts of these two distinct entities hold the key to unlocking unprecedented possibilities.

From factory floors to research laboratories, […]

FOCUS: Japan labor market set for change as huge worker shortage looms

FOCUS: Japan labor market set for change as huge worker shortage looms

Japan’s labor market may be at an inflection point as the nation braces for a shortfall of millions of workers, the rise of generative AI and risks to economic security.

The spotlight is increasingly on the sustainability of wage growth, which has been accelerating at the fastest pace in three decades. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida now wants to see pay hikes that will be "several percentage points higher" than the country’s inflation rate.

Japan’s widespread seniority-based employment system, low labor productivity, and workers’ reluctance to hop from one job to another have been among the factors behind its tepid wage growth […]

U.S. Immigration Policy Lags behind a Globalizing World

U.S. Immigration Policy Lags behind a Globalizing World

Economic globalization has made little impact on U.S. immigration policy in recent decades. The United States has not expanded its low green card caps since 1990, and now it ranks in the bottom third of wealthy countries for its foreign‐​born share of the population.

Blaming immigrant labor force growth for sluggish wage growth is misplaced when—despite immigration—total labor force growth has continuously declined for decades.

Globalization and automation are not removing the need for immigrant workers to fill niches created by declining U.S. labor force growth. Instead, immigrants are playing pivotal roles in making trade and technological […]

AI enters hotels and restaurants: where will all the workers go?

Cybernews/Kaysilyn Lawson. With artificial intelligence entering the conversation about seemingly every possible industry, hospitality is not an exception. Will millions of people lose their jobs? Cybernews asked an industry insider.

The way we use technology is, of course, a choice. For example, industries and their leaders can choose whether they hold their labor force to be a precious resource, or an irritating cost.

It would seem that the hospitality industry has made its choice and jumped on the AI bandwagon. Robot waiters are now serving customers in their thousands.It’s “undergoing a dramatic transition as a result of emerging AI,” a […]

The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago

The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago

Coal miners posing for photo As society and technology advance, some jobs inevitably become obsolete, and over the past 100 years, the job market has seen a lot of changes; some industries have withered into shadows of their former selves, while others are brand new. With the invention of alarm clocks, no one needed someone to come by and tap on their window with a long stick. And as telephone technology matured, people were no longer required to connect calls from one person to another.

But despite these changes, some of the most popular jobs 100 years ago haven’t changed […]

The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Automation

The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence(AI) and Automation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping industries, redefining work, and prompting crucial ethical discussion. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, learning, reasoning, and decision-making. Automation involves the use of technology and machines to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. It aims to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and lower operational costs.

In healthcare, AI-driven diagnosis accelerates patient care, while finance relies on automated trading systems and chatbots for customer interactions. The manufacturing sector witnesses robots collaborating seamlessly to enhance production. Retail has been reshaped by personalized […]