Automation is a real concern. My mom was pushed out of her job as a factory worker in 1995 or so. She was replaced by a machine THEN. In 1995, when Windows 95 was considered innovative.
Every year it gets worse. Now, we have to consider the new self-driving big rigs. What kind of impact will they have on the economy? Less accidents, less deaths, less lawsuits, less breaks, lower costs, and no workplace injuries. Will this translate to cheaper food at the grocery store? If it does, then automation is a bit less scary, but we know it won't. It never does.
It's another way for the company to line their pockets.
How many truck drivers are about to lose their jobs? I bet you know the company I'm referring to, being someone that's interested in automation, but in case you haven't heard of them. Their name is Otto Motors.
https://www.ottomotors.com/
Daimler and Freightliner have versions too, but Otto is a gamechanger.