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The conversation begins with a reflection on last year's Amazon strike and the general trend signaling that protests and strikes tend to accelerate the adoption of new technologies such as AI and robotics. While these advances can increase efficiency, they often lead to significant job losses, especially in warehouse and logistics sectors.
Neon emphasizes:
"Strikes often lead to faster adoption of robots, because companies see efficiency benefits. But that leaves workers in a tough spot, as automation replaces their jobs."
The speakers acknowledge that AI and robotics are not inherently "good" or "bad," but their deployment is driven by corporate interests, primarily profit.