Meta is testing robots to perform part of the work that was previously done by humans, at a time when the initial promise of artificial intelligence to create jobs seems to be giving way to its replacement. The company is exploring the automation of tasks through robotic technology integrated with artificial intelligence.
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, had predicted that "hundreds of thousands" of professionals would be needed to build the massive infrastructure necessary for AI expansion. This prediction was part of the narrative that AI would create new job opportunities on a large scale.
However, the current reality shows a different scenario, with companies like Meta betting on the robotization of labor processes. This approach represents a contrast to previous expectations about the impact of AI on the labor market.
The development of AI infrastructure continues to require massive resources, but the way this technology is being applied suggests a reorientation of tech companies' priorities, moving from job creation to its automation.
