Walmart Preparing For the Day When Robots Take Over

[johnnyrock]

They will always need security.
Can a smart robot apprehend a shoplifter ?

Robocop ftw

 

[HeSaidSheSaid]

wal-mart workers don't care for Wal-mart's businesses or profit

 

[Humpy]

There must be a great need for AI politicians. Supposedly the AI would be giving sensible decisions untainted by corruption and selfish motives.

 

[pennystocker]

When many workers are laid off the politicians have 2 choices
1. Pay people to stay home.
2. Restrict the use of machines.

We had the Luddites in the 19th century, who were put out of work by machines.
They used to smash the machines.

Legalizing prostitution is one option that can help many.

 

[Grantx]

appear to be scarily devoid of employees. In reality, humans will still work there, but expect to see more robots

Cool. No more prying eyes when Im trying to shoplift.

 

[speedo]

If you're going to read Orwell's 1984 and I suggest you do, add his Animal Farm and Huxley's Brave New World to the list.

 

[Handle123]

At least nine Perishable Dist Centers are 98% automated, I was in one and watched how they did it, it was similar to baggage in Denver airport of conveyors and switchbacks. Even loading trucks was non-human, and doors are closed and sealed from inside.

http://www.mwpvl.com/html/walmart.html

Less prying eyes that you can see, but programming will catch you before you going into restroom and seal stall. Or maybe you labeled "Nothing But Trouble" and you get ride of your life.