According to Stephen Hawking, the rise of advanced technology could be the end of human existence. The increasing influence of technology has begun to replace human labor with robots, with robotic technology providing quick and accurate work. However, robots may be risk-prone, perishable, and cannot interact with humans.

Robots have been designed to carry out tasks too harmful for humans, such as assisting firefighters in dangerous tasks, cleaning up nuclear sites, and working in welding that is subjected to hazardous gases and high temperatures. Robots can work precisely, completing tasks faster and with fewer mistakes than people, and can work without pay or benefits round the clock. For instance, robots can perform data entry, self-checkout, packing, and transporting items more quickly than humans. However, some contend that humans will always be required to operate, repair, and program robots.

Robots can result in the firing of human employees to free up space for machines. Although robots can perform arduous and taxing labor, they cannot be trusted with human tasks. Robots are emotionless beings that cannot carry out particular tasks requiring human connection and the presence of emotions. Therefore, robots cannot replace humans in certain positions such as teaching and psychology.

Sources

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