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Amazon Tests Humanoid Robots in Warehouses
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The Spin
Narrative A
This is a threat to Amazon's human workforce. These robots might not be immediately replacing people, but as the technology gets better we know the company isn't going to pass on something that can save it money and cut out the problems that can occur with human error.
Narrative B
Amazon is simply attempting to change how it moves items through its warehouses so its staff can be free of all the menial tasks and better deliver for its customers. It's also possible that there will be health and safety benefits for human workers. Fears of Amazon using robots to replace people are overblown.