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In the early 20th century, thousands of young women worked as telephone switchboard operators. Automation changed that.
A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute says some will lose their jobs and low-wage workers are the most likely to be hit.
That’s meant automating some tasks once done by humans and thinking carefully about the humans they do hire.
Replacing face-to-face service interactions with automation could change American tipping culture.
For some who think artificial intelligence will rapidly transform society, saving for or staying in college feel pointless. So do 401(k)s.
Many worry that the industry’s growth has put the local environment and economy at risk.
Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, says that the manufacturing sector remains strong despite a recent slowdown.
Chris Farrell says that while workers may not see massive job losses, technology will alter the mix of jobs and needed worker skills.
The pandemic accelerated automation purchases, according to an industry group, especially in agriculture, construction and fast food.
As the cost of human workers has risen, the cost of automation has fallen.
