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The Global Work Crisis: Automation, the Case Against Jobs, and What to Do About It

The Global Work Crisis: Automation, the Case Against Jobs, and What to Do About It

construction-4939383_1280 work automation future The alarm bell rings. You open your eyes, come to your senses, and slide from dream state to consciousness. You hit the snooze button, and eventually crawl out of bed to the start of yet another working day.

This daily narrative is experienced by billions of people all over the world. We work, we eat, we sleep, and we repeat. As our lives pass day by day, the beating drums of the weekly routine take over and years pass until we reach our goal of retirement . A Crisis of Work

We repeat the routine so […]

Why construction teams should embrace rather than fear AI and automation

Why construction teams should embrace rather than fear AI and automation

Yaz Shqara, Autodesk – partnered content | When the topic of robots in the workforce gets brought up, it’s easy to feel a little uncomfortable. After all, we commonly hear comments like, “one day when robots are doing our jobs…” or “a machine can do that, quicker and cheaper.”

However, the truth is far less scary than these conversations and sensationalism. Indeed, construction is rapidly moving towards its next phase of digital advancement – artificial intelligence and automation.

While it may seem inevitable that certain roles will likely be replaced by machines in the future, the benefits of embracing AI and […]

Will a Robot Take Your Job? It’s a Matter of Adaptability, Researchers Say

Will a Robot Take Your Job? It’s a Matter of Adaptability, Researchers Say

Technology Increasing automation will likely hit people with limited skill sets the hardest. “Robot-proof” jobs will likely require greater education, interpersonal skills and adaptability.

As many offices and factory floors sit empty during the pandemic, the picture of these human-free facilities makes it easy to imagine those spaces filling up with robotic replacements.

If that were to happen, it’s not clear when: Some reports claim that up to half of all jobs in the U.S. are at risk of being automated, and the pivot might come in just a few years or decades from now . But when thinking about […]

Increasing Automation Provides Scope for RPA Jobs

Increasing Automation Provides Scope for RPA Jobs

Robotic process automation (RPA) today is progressing rapidly in practically all the fields, not in a minute but every second. With this quick advancement in technology, huge development has been seen worldwide in the automation industry. The use of automation tools is in constant development and it is anticipated for more growth in the future.

The robotic process automation is one of the major transformations in the automation industry, and it is likely to reach higher potential concerning utilization and staff performance in the upcoming year. Robotic process automation especially focuses on the process automation of those enterprises which are […]

What do AI users really think it’s capable of?

What do AI users really think it's capable of?

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It’s safe to say we’ve been distracted for the last few years. While a tumultuous political, social and economic landscape has seized Britain, in the background a technological revolution has been taking place. No longer a futuristic concept, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into our lives right now.

Self-learning machines are already found in devices and cloud services used by three in four global consumers. They’re also dictating which media we consume, how we communicate with each other and what our jobs entail. Could human intelligence soon be replaced?Perhaps not. There are a […]

View from India: Productivity blues? Try Intelligent Automation

Robotic Process Automation (RPA), which has been around for almost two decades, has been processing information in the digital form. Now it combines with artificial intelligence (AI) to perform various tasks

All along, AI and RPA have been used separately to give companies a competitive edge. The R&D units of companies and tech experts have realised the collective value that RPA and AI can offer. They have begun to whet the possibilities as the RPA-AI combination carries the promise of reshaping employment opportunities.

“RPA has been growing at the rate of 60-65 per cent year-on-year. The statistics indicate that the data […]

A robot can do that: Job listing for simple labor drops 30% in Japan

A robot can do that: Job listing for simple labor drops 30% in Japan

Employees wearing protective face guards work on an automobile assembly line at a factory of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo. © Reuters TOKYO — For a country that is facing a major labor shortage, Japan has been slow in the digitalization of the workplace.

In manufacturing, for instance, skills have been passed on from generation to generation, from maestro to protege, forming the backbone of "Made in Japan."

But data shows that the employment landscape in Japan is changing.The need for social distancing has pushed companies to take automation seriously, and a third of jobs that […]

A robot can do that: Job listing for simple labor drops 30% in Japan

A robot can do that: Job listing for simple labor drops 30% in Japan

Employees wearing protective face guards work on an automobile assembly line at a factory of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus in Kawasaki, south of Tokyo. © Reuters TOKYO — For a country that is facing a major labor shortage, Japan has been slow in the digitalization of the workplace.

In manufacturing, for instance, skills have been passed on from generation to generation, from maestro to protege, forming the backbone of "Made in Japan."

But data shows that the employment landscape in Japan is changing.The need for social distancing has pushed companies to take automation seriously, and a third of jobs that […]

Top CNC Machining Industry Trends For 2020 And Beyond

Top CNC Machining Industry Trends For 2020 And Beyond

The global Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine market is expected to reach a staggering $117 billion by 2027 . Simultaneously, the CNC industry is rapidly evolving, implementing modern-day technologies designed to increase precision, efficiency, reduce waste, and cycle time. The growing need for reducing operating costs of production capacities, human resources, and errors in component production, led to the growth of manufacturing automation and higher demand for latest technology CNC machines. In the meantime, numerous huge manufacturing facilities are increasingly utilizing CNC lathes to perform cutting, drilling, knurling, deformation, facing, and turning operations, all while producing finished components or […]

Automation and the Future of Employment

Automation and the Future of Employment

Are robots going to steal your job? No. However, they already have. Think about it. From customer service to transportation, there are tons of instances where machines have replaced humans. Both automation and artificial intelligence are going to significantly impact the job market of the future.

Automation is not a new concept. Think about the industrial revolution. The increased accessibility to machinery eliminated many employment opportunities. Automation vs. AI

People often get confused about the differences between AI and automation . By definition, automation is the implementation of hardware or software that allows for automated actions. In contrast, artificial intelligence […]