Amazon robots replacing workers: A New York Times report has again created a stir in the employment sector. According to a recent New York Times report, the world’s largest e-commerce company Amazon is working rapidly towards hiring robots in its warehouses and delivery centers.
The company believes that less money will have to be spent on robots as compared to humans and the work will also be done faster than before. This news has once again sparked a debate between the growing dangers of AI and its benefits. However, due to this news, people’s jobs are definitely in danger.
What is Amazon’s plan?
The company hopes that replacing humans with robots will cost less in picking, packing and delivering products. The company estimated that it would save 30 cents on each item. Due to which the company will directly benefit financially and the company will be able to save about 12.6 billion dollars between 2025 and 2027. Amazon has recently started a warehouse where 1000 robots are working. Also, the number of employees has reduced by 25 percent. Robots are doing the work from picking to packing the goods on their own.
The company plans to reduce about 1.6 lakh jobs by 2027 and replace them with robots. So that there is no dependence on thousands of jobs in future. The company is preparing to do 75 percent of its work completely on automation mode. Due to which the jobs of many people may be in danger. About 12 lakh employees work in Amazon. If robots replace humans, their numbers may decrease. Even if there is no reduction, there are very few opportunities for creating new jobs. However, with the advent of new technology, there will be a need for some skilled employees. Due to which new employment opportunities can also open.
Amazon has responded to the report
Responding to this report of the New York Times, Amazon has said that the New York Times did not tell the entire plan of the company to the people. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said that 2.5 lakh new workers are being recruited for the festive season. However, it was not made clear how many of those employees would be given permanent jobs.
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