Amazon and Hyundai Automate Operations, Experts Warn Against Over-Reliance on Robots
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Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations, potentially displacing 500,000 jobs, while Hyundai adds 1,000 robots. A Binghamton University study cautions that heavy reliance on automation could undermine competitive advantage, advocating for a collaborative approach between robots and human workers.
Experts emphasize the importance of human judgment and creativity in conjunction with technological efficiency, warning that companies focusing solely on cost reduction may create fragile systems. The future will favor adaptable organizations that integrate machines and human expertise.

Feb 10, 2026, 11:17 AM