The default assumption in the world today seems to be that automation leads inexorably to job losses. However, economic theory and economic reality don't exactly show that to be such a simple relationship. This week we take a look at one of the companies at the forefront of automation for reduced cost and increased service - Amazon - and see what has happened in their robot-filled warehouses.

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As Amazon Pushes Forward With Robots, Workers Find New Roles

This start-up added robots to help battle Amazon and Costco, but didn't have to cut any jobs

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