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The robot debate is over: the jobs are gone and they aren't coming back
Tim Dunlop
New report shows automation is already causing losses, depressing wages and likely to have lasting, devastating effect
The robot debate is over: the jobs are gone and they aren't coming back
Most westerners distrust robots – but what if they free us for a better life?
Tim Dunlop
Most westerners distrust robots – but what if they free us for a better life?
What is a robot exactly – and how do we make it pay tax?
What is a robot exactly – and how do we make it pay tax?
Brand human: why efficient automation will not always be best for business
Brand human: why efficient automation will not always be best for business
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