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The projected displacement of over 600,000 jobs raises significant societal questions. While Amazon insists that its automation will lead to the creation of new, higher-skilled roles—such as robotic technicians earning a minimum of $24 an hour—the skills gap between existing warehouse roles and these technical jobs is substantial. Transitioning workers into new positions will require investments in retraining and education, a challenge that Amazon has the resources to address but may not fully execute.