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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Business

Hail our new robot overlords! Amazon warehouse tour offers glimpse of future

Amazon invests heavily in warehouse robots because robots don't require bathroom breaks, potentially reducing dependence on human labor.
fromFuturism
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon Testing Humanoid Robots to Ride in Vans, Hand-Deliver Packages

Amazon drivers face harsh working conditions leading to labor strikes, while the company explores robotics as a solution.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Amazon Testing Humanoid Robots to Ride in Vans, Hand-Deliver Packages

Amazon drivers face harsh working conditions leading to labor strikes, while the company explores robotics as a solution.
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fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

"We Want the Same Protections": TriMet Safety Staff Announce Union Effort

TriMet has promoted the Safety Response Team (SRT) program as a model of a public safety program that doesn't rely on armed police and security guards. The program sends unarmed workers onto Portland's public transit system, expecting them to help de-escalate tense situations and increase an overall perception of safety on MAX trains and buses. Many of Segler's colleagues have expressed similar sentiments about their jobs.
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