The Robot Taking Your Job Won't Be Impressive, Just Cheaper
VraserX · x · 2026-08-11
The author offers a counterintuitive take on automation: the robot that replaces you won't necessarily be impressive. It might look awkward and move slowly, but it will be dramatically cheaper than employing a human, driving mass adoption.
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