We have seen massive developments and uses of AI for the last couple of years. It has been used to research, do homework, or self-diagnose diseases. It was being used in so many different ways and yet never had anything to do with physical actions. Now that is all about to change.
On January 24, 2026, Hyundai announced that they will start using robots featuring integrated AI instead of human workers for their factories. They are aiming to fully replace all human workers by 2028, saying that it is much cheaper and easier to handle robots than paying more for humans that goes on strike every year for a raise.
Meanwhile, Walmart and Amazon are now attempting to incorporate a drone-delivery system by using AI as well. Although there are many backlashes that AI, robots, and drones will take over all human jobs very soon, corporates always choose a much cheaper and safer way for their company to survive. There are many words about these recent decisions of many companies.
Tristen Wong, a college student who works at Chick-fil-a, says, “I’m just a fast food worker, so I don’t think I can feel the direct impact of it, but thinking about robots taking my place scares me.”
Tristen showed his concerns about losing his job and not being able to be accepted anywhere due to robots replacing him.
Irene Kang, a college student who works at Chat Tea, says, “I don’t think robots should be allowed to replace humans, because how are we supposed to compete price per labor against machines who can work infinitely.”
Irene warned that increasing robots in multiple industries might bring unemployment in the nation that is comparable to the Great Depression.
Many people show their concerns about losing their jobs, displaying fear that the machines will completely replace them.
