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Robot workers are being hired at record rates in US companies - here’s why

A Rapid Robotics robot is seen from above as it moves a product in a Westec Plastics Corp warehouse in Livermore, California, U.S.

“Businesses just can’t find the people they need - that’s why they’re racing to automate,” Jeff Burnstein, President of A3. Image: REUTERS/Nathan Frandino

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Use of AI and automation is increasing rapidly in the workplace, across different sectors. Image: Association for Advancing Automation

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