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In practical terms, Walmart is deploying AI in logistics, inventory management, and pricing. Over a million robots now operate in Amazon's warehouses—a figure that underscores the scale at which AI is replacing human labor in supply chains. Walmart’s investment in AI-driven logistics aims to boost efficiency by 20%, saving an estimated $1 billion annually. However, this cost-saving also hints at the inevitable: some low-skill jobs may be eliminated as automation increases.
The Changing Job Landscape
LinkedIn’s CEO, Ryan Roslanski, highlighted a sobering reality. If you’re not actively learning AI skills now, you risk falling behind. Roslanski pointed out that 13% of early-career jobs have already disappeared due to automation, and that number will grow unless workers adapt.