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The Tote Was Already Empty

Humanoid warehouse robots are arriving because the first work they can do was already cut down to empty totes, handoffs, and people serving as the glue between machines.

August 2, 2026 · essay · 8 min · robots · warehouses · automation · work · technology

The Machine Doesn't Have to Be Good

Hollywood's AI strike was less about a machine that could already replace workers than about paperwork that could capture their likeness, drafts, and judgment before future use could be priced.

July 27, 2023 · essay · 8 min · ai · labor · hollywood · automation