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Amazon’s executive leadership emphasizes a vision where robots work alongside human employees. Over a decade, the company has developed robots that complement human workers, with the aim of improving safety and efficiency. For instance, Blue J can perform widespread, menial tasks—such as handling over 75% of inventory—thus alleviating workers from repetitive and physically demanding duties.
However, critics and industry observers express concern over the long-term implications of such advancements. The broader discourse underscores fears that automation will not only displace jobs but fundamentally alter the nature of work, with some roles becoming obsolete altogether.