Amazon automation could be making some warehouse jobs more dangerous
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English - October 07, 2020 09:42 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsTechnology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Since Amazon first introduced robots into its warehouses six years ago, the company has seen staggering growth. And demand has only intensified during the pandemic as more people do their shopping online. But a new investigation by Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting finds that growth may be coming at a heavy price to workers. Injuries are on the rise, especially in facilities where robots are used. Amy Scott speaks with Will Evans, a reporter for Reveal who led the investigation.