The ILO’s report highlights the dual impact of AI and digitalization on workplace safety. While these technologies enhance worker well-being by automating hazardous tasks, they also introduce new risks. Urgent regulation and worker involvement are essential to ensure that digital transformation promotes safety without compromising health.
A recent New York Times article highlights China’s leading role in global manufacturing automation, surpassing the U.S., Germany, and Japan. With a growing number of industrial robots and a strong talent pool, China’s manufacturing sector is rapidly evolving, enhancing competitiveness and resilience in the face of global challenges.
AI has become the invisible infrastructure of modern life, with global adoption reaching 47% in early 2025. From navigation apps to personalized streaming, these systems transform daily routines while collecting vast amounts of personal data, raising important questions about privacy and autonomy.
In 2025, AI has seamlessly integrated into daily life, influencing everything from morning routines to professional productivity. While it enhances convenience and personalization, it also raises concerns about privacy, security, and human connection. Understanding AI’s hidden presence is crucial for making informed choices in an increasingly AI-driven world.
A controversial startup, Mechanize, aims to fully automate the workforce with AI agents, targeting primarily white-collar jobs. While the founder, Tamay Besiroglu, envisions economic growth and improved living standards, critics warn of potential job losses and economic challenges for those displaced by automation.
Mechanize, a startup founded by AI expert Tamay Besiroglu, aims for total economic automation by helping companies replace human workers with AI and robots. While it promises increased abundance and innovation, critics question the feasibility of a future where humans are jobless and reliant on universal income.
Accenture and Schaeffler are transforming industrial automation by integrating physical AI and robotics. At Hannover Messe 2025, they showcased innovative solutions, including humanoid robots and autonomous mobile robots, aimed at enhancing efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies from NVIDIA and Microsoft.
A prominent AI researcher, Tamay Bashiroghlu, has launched a controversial startup, Mechanize, aiming for complete automation of human jobs. While proponents argue it could boost economic growth, critics warn of significant job losses and the potential for increased inequality, raising concerns about the future of work in an AI-driven world.
A study by Takuya Fujinaga from Osaka Metropolitan University introduces an algorithm enabling autonomous farming robots to navigate and operate alongside raised cultivation beds. Utilizing lidar technology, these robots can enhance efficiency in harvesting, disease monitoring, and pruning, addressing the decreasing labor force in agriculture.
In a recent interview, AI futurist Martin Ford warned that the rise of advanced AI will exacerbate job polarization, leading to increased unemployment and underemployment. He emphasized the need for specialized skills in emerging job markets and urged South Korea to expand AI adoption in finance and other sectors.
