Robots in the workplace contribute to burnout, fears about job insecurity and incivility

From robot recruiters to AI-enabled chefs, androids are now being used in a range of applications across different industries. But a new study has warned against robots in the workplace, amid fears the bots can contribute to burnout, fears about job insecurity, and incivility among colleagues. This is even the case in industries where robots aren't being used, according to researchers from the National University of Singapore. Dr Kai Chi Yam, who led the study, said: 'Some economists theorize that robots are more likely to take over blue-collar jobs faster than white-collar jobs. 'However, it doesn't look like robots are taking over that many jobs yet, at least not in the United States, so a lot of these fears are rather subjective.'