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Impact of automation
1. Impact of automation
Which is a POSITIVE impact of automation on worker safety?
- Fewer jobs are available
- Robots can perform dangerous tasks such as handling hazardous materials
- Workers need no training
- More repetitive work for humans
Answer
B
Automation can remove people from dangerous work, though it may also displace jobs and require new skills.
2. Impact of automation
Which is a possible NEGATIVE impact of widespread automation?
- Less waste in every case
- Guaranteed fairness
- Cheaper production in every case
- Displacement of jobs and a widening gap in distribution of wealth
Answer
D
Discuss both sides: efficiency, safety and accessibility gains versus job loss, skills change, environmental and economic effects.