SMRTR AIJul 16, 2026Ars Technica

Fear of humanoid robots spurs human workers to strike at Hyundai auto factory

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Workers at Hyundai's Metaplant America in Georgia, already the most automated car factory in the US with over 850 robots, are pushing back against plans to add humanoid robots by 2028. Labor unions, including the UAW, warn that growing automation threatens jobs and wages. Hyundai has committed to hiring 8,100 workers by 2031, backed by a $2.1 billion state incentive package.

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