Amazon’s robotics, AI push not eliminating jobs as tech giant continues automation wave
Despite the major robotic and AI investments, Amazon warehouses are still a valid business option for managers of the e-commerce giant, unskilled and entry-level workers.
Speaking with Newswire in Japan this week, Amazon’s global PR President Xavier Chao for Robotics and AI compared AI robots and ranking machines with offices with a coffee machine and snacks close to the tables.
“If we want to continue to manage and maintain our business and continue to grow, it is very vital for us, we have to protect our labor force,” Chao said.
“And so we think that innovation is part of the solution to create a beautiful workplace that attracts people and holds the staff.”
Australia has eight Amazon “Satisfaction Center” store; Seven of them have no robots of Amazon. Specially designed and built robots work using AI, the product heaps for people to choose and put them in boxes.
Australia’s robotized Amazon tank is in Kemps Creek in Sydney and employs about 2500 workers.
Australia’s relatively low -technology Amazon Facilities – Compared to the warehouses in comparable countries – re -educating Australian workers to correct and maintain Amazon’s robots.
In June, Amazon announced that it would invest 20 billion dollars in data centers in Australia and reiterate the e-commerce company’s concerns about the settlement of the Australian economy.
Anthony Albanians, the accusations that Amazon undermines business laws and using tax -avoidance tactics are facing the internal pressure of high -ranking labor deputies.
These criticisms are echoed, ACTU, Twu and SDA – claiming that Amazon Australia’s workplace practices are not ethical.
When asked if it is difficult for Amazon to operate in countries with relatively powerful workplace guards, Mr. Chao said, “Now, what we are really hyper -oriented, that these systems can actually benefit our front workers and receive feedback from them.”
He argues that large -scale automation is good for workers.
“If we can create the most innovative work we can do, we want to try to do three things.
“Security… convenience – we all want to have an easier job.
“And then three, exposure. So many people who come to an Amazon plant and work, you know, there are people from all walks of life.”
*Amazon paid in Japan for Newswire’s travel and accommodation
