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As technology and innovations continue to further progress, people are starting to wonder whether their fears that artificial intelligence
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Dear Industry Expert,
As technology and innovations continue to further progress, people are starting to wonder whether their fears that artificial intelligence and automation are in fact phasing out humans. With much of the manufacturing industry relying more on CNC Automation, does this mean the human aspect of our workforce will soon be obsolete? |
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Human workforce vs robotic automation
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Global energy sector witnesses digital transformation
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