‘China shock 3.0’ is coming. And it’ll be AI-powered robots
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JD.com has predicted that robots will replace its 700,000 delivery workers, while Hyundai workers threaten strike action over robot deployment. These developments are seen as early signs of a potential new export shock from China, dubbed 'China shock 3.0', driven by AI-powered robots. The first 'China shock' was based on low-cost exports.
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Integration of AI with robotics to automate complex tasks.
Workers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai are threatening strike action over issues including the roll-out of robots.
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China's robot-making factories could produce the next export shock, referred to as 'China shock 3.0'.
Prediction- Integration of AI with robotics to automate complex tasks.
- Rapid deployment in logistics and manufacturing.
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Loaded language removedThe world's attention is on frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models, but China's robot-making factories are also noteworthy. Chinese e-commerce company JD.com has predicted that robots would ultimately replace its 700,000 delivery workers, while workers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai are considering strike action over issues including the roll-out of robots.
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China's robot-making factories could produce the next export shock, referred to as 'China shock 3.0'.
PredictionJD.com has predicted that robots would ultimately replace its 700,000 delivery workers.
South China Morning PostWorkers at South Korean carmaker Hyundai are threatening strike action over issues including the roll-out of robots.
South China Morning Post