In a world where technology is rapidly advancing, even the art of cake decorating is not immune to the influence of robots.
A Novel Experiment at Kroger
A customer at Kroger, a popular supermarket chain, decided to test the capabilities of a new cake decorating kiosk service that the store is currently experimenting with in its bakery department.
The customer, known as Jillian, found a humorous way to test out the kiosk’s abilities by asking the robot to decorate her birthday cake and explicitly mention that a robot created the design. This event has stirred conversations online, with many viewers finding the novelty of the situation quite amusing.
Jillian shared her experience online, stating,
“cake decorators have nothing to worry about but it’s a fun novelty lol.”
The Cake Writer: A Technological Marvel in the Baking Industry
The kiosk featured in this experiment is called the Cake Writer, a robot cake-printing machine developed by BeeHex. This company, a NASA spin-off based in Ohio, initially worked on a project to develop a 3D food printer system for astronauts.
Since 2016, they have been applying this technology in the baking industry. The Cake Writer has been under trial in select Kroger stores since July, offering around seven designs for customers to choose from, along with the option to add a personalized message.
Public Reaction: A Mix of Amusement and Skepticism
Jillian’s video documenting her experience has amassed over 701,000 views since its posting, sparking a range of reactions from the public.
While some viewers appreciate the convenience that such a service could potentially offer, others are skeptical about the functionality and reliability of the device. One viewer humorously noted, “Safe to say cake decorator won’t be going out of business to robots anytime soon.”
Concerns about the machine malfunctioning and possibly ruining the cake were also raised, with one user questioning,
“So what happens if it stops working or malfunctions and smashes the cake?”
Despite these concerns, many viewers felt that the convenience of the service would be a welcome addition to Kroger, with one stating,
“Better than showing up to get the cake and the bakery saying they didn’t have anyone to decorate it and didn’t bother telling you.”
The Future Landscape of Jobs in the AI Era
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming the job market, with both positive and negative implications. While AI is expected to phase out several jobs, it is also creating new opportunities in various sectors.
According to the World Economic Forum, AI is projected to replace 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025, but it will also create 97 million new jobs during the same period.
The transition is not happening overnight, and many experts believe that the fear of AI taking over jobs is exaggerated. Notable figures like Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, and OpenAI founder Sam Altman have expressed skepticism about the rapid rise of AI, suggesting that the transition is happening more slowly than the media portrays.
Individuals need to adapt to the changing landscape by cultivating skills that will be in demand in the AI-driven future.
Robots and the Future of Human Jobs: A Discussion
The discussion on the potential of robots replacing human jobs in the future is a topic of heated debate among experts and the general public alike. On the ResearchGate forum, various individuals have shared their perspectives on this matter.
Robots are well-suited for routine jobs involving typical actions in standard situations, and the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning will further streamline complex tasks into a set of standard ones.
However, they also note that there will always be non-standard situations that necessitate creative thinking, a domain where humans excel. Moreover, the rise of robotization is expected to create new tasks and jobs, particularly in the realms of information processing and social processes governance.
The consensus is that the exact impact of robotization on job markets is still unclear and largely depends on the nature of future robotization and how humanity leverages the opportunities it presents.
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Sources
- builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-replacing-jobs-creating-jobs
- researchgate.net/post/Do_you_think_robots_can_completely_replace_human_jobs_in_the_future_And_what_time_frame_are_we_talking_about
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