automation

Coronavirus May Mean Automation Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Posted in Business, Hardware, Reviews on 22nd Jul, 2020
by Alex Muller
The coronavirus epidemic is presenting us with ample opportunities for increased automation and remote delivery of goods and services.

Silicon Valley company that automates 'mundane' tasks with robots gets nearly $2 billion valuation
Posted in Software on 7th Jul, 2018
by Alex Muller
It's a sign that automation has reached an 'inflection point, a tipping point'.

Robot automation leaders Foxconn and Tesla face delays
Posted in Software on 25th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Foxconn and Tesla have been targeting extreme automation plans. Both have had to cut back plans for full automation to replace people by many years.

AI 'poses less risk to jobs than feared' says OECD
Posted in Business on 3rd Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Fewer people's jobs are likely to be destroyed by artificial intelligence and robots than has been suggested by a much-cited study, an OECD report says.

Google pledges $1 billion to prepare workers for automation
Posted in Business on 14th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
The 'Grow with Google' initiative can help people adapt with the changing nature of jobs.