The Impact of Automation and Robots on the Workforce

The Impact of Automation and Robots on the Workforce

When I was growing up, right-wing politics were centered around the “crisis” of immigrants coming here and taking our jobs. As it turns out, immigration has contributed to a rich and diverse culture and benefited the economy. However, with the rise of automation, robots, and AI, the concern about job loss has shifted. The question now is, where did all those “they’re-taking-our-jobs” people go?

Robotic automation is leading to income polarization, where manual labor workers are being replaced while university-educated professionals remain employed. However, AI threatens both classes of workers. Ultimately, the only ones benefiting from this robot revolution are […]

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