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Bytes and pieces: America’s Chinese-tech attack

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Balancing Automation and Human Labor in a Post-Pandemic World

This chapter explores the effects of technology and automation on the workforce post-pandemic, addressing fears of mass unemployment due to robotics and AI advancements. It argues that many industries continue to depend on human labor, and the economic aftermath of the pandemic may actually delay the shift toward widespread automation.

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