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Robotics and Employment Considerations

While discussing Amazon's automation initiatives, it’s important to consider the implications for employment. The company reports around 1.56 million global employees, raising questions about the impact of increasing automation on job stability. The prevailing message from Amazon leadership has been that the introduction of robotics will not lead to immediate job cuts, with claims that it may even create new roles. However, as automation becomes more prevalent, particularly through the introduction of humanoid robots, concerns about layoffs and shifts in job types are likely to persist.