MSM anchors could easily be replaced by bots.
If your job does not require you to THINK, a robot can do it. In fact some robotics CAN “think” and just may wind up being your new boss. Consider ordering a hamburger at McD’s drive up window. You call in (voice recognition) your order into the computer, the computer recalls your order and finds your premade selection, sends it to the pickup window, you slide in your credit card and there is your food. (Ever actually watch a McD’s kitchen operation? Most of it is “premade”) There are MANY jobs that can and will be automated and eventually replaced by robots. In my earlier life, I actually designed and built automated equipment, with today’s technology it will only be much easier.
I was at a Sheetz store last Sunday and I started punching all the screen options to order a sandwich... but it was ridiculous with how the computer was trying to convince you to add another slice of cheese for an extra dollar, and if you wanted gluten free bread or 6 grain whole wheat or 7 grain whole wheat. When I got to the part asking if I wanted the bread toasted alone or the whole sandwich... AND I HAD NOT EVEN DECIDED WHAT SORT OF SANDWICH I WANTED YET... I just hit the back button 14 times to the main menu and walked away.
I avoid self-checkouts too... part of a sales transaction is the experience of dealing with a human being.
You mean they’re actually people NOW ? Every once in a while, I thought I saw the camera get a glimmer off one of the strings. .. (grin)