2019 – Axios
“A number of companies are trying to prep their high-skilled workers for the future. But the impact may be larger than the response thus far.”
2. The dormant potential backlash
2019 – Axios
“Trump has made a policy cornerstone out of his trade war with China, elevating the automation-breeds-competitiveness argument. Companies could be propelled toward faster automation and accelerate a coming topsy-turvy future of work.”
1 Big Thing: The Future Began 40 Years Ago
2019 – Axios
“For the last half-dozen years and longer, one of the most hotly debated questions on the planet has been the fate of employment in a future of AI and robots.”
Universal income vs. the robots: Meet the presidential candidate fighting automation
December 7, 2018 – Erin Winick – MIT Technology Review
“Andrew Yang announced he is vying for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination back in February. His mission? Preparing America for automation.”
The AI gig economy is coming for you
May 31, 2019 – Karen Hao – MIT Technology Review
“The artificial-intelligence industry runs on the invisible labor of humans working in isolated and often terrible conditions—and the model is spreading to more and more businesses.”
These charts show how Asia is dominating industrial-robot adoption
November 27, 2018 – Erin Winick – MIT Technology Review
“Most countries in the Americas and Europe were found to be bringing on robots much more slowly than expected. According to this report, when it comes to automation, Asia has the upper hand.”
Where you Live in the US can Tell you How Likely your Job is to be Automated
January 23, 2019 – Erin Winick – MIT Technology Review
“Of all US metropolitan areas, Dalton, Georgia, has the highest automation potential of 56%, followed by Kokomo, Indiana, with 54.7%. The Lexington Park, Maryland, area had the lowest automation potential with 39.1%.”
The Future Of Restaurant Technology And The Role Of AI
May 28, 2019 – Lana Bandoim – Forbes
“In an industry known for tight profit margins, restaurant owners and operators need to make smart business choices. With more restaurateurs turning to technology to manage their teams and operations, the Presto platform helps operators make data-driven decisions.”
Apple-picking Robots Gear up for U.S. Debut in Washington State
May 13, 2019 – James Thorne – GeekWire
For the first time, some of the apples sold in the U.S. will be picked by a robot rather than human hands. That’s thanks to agricultural automation startup Abundant Robotics, the maker of apple harvesting machines.
Amazon is Piloting new Automated Packing Machines at its Warehouses
May 13, 2019 – Charlotte Jee – MIT Technology Review
“Amazon is considering introducing them to “dozens” of its warehouses, leading to the loss of 24 jobs for each location. The aim is to increase safety, speed up delivery times, and, of course, save money. “