Michaela
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the globally recognized fast-food giant known for its “Finger Lickin’ Good” chicken, has deployed driverless food trucks in China as part of its push toward tech-powered convenience.
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, businesses worldwide sought innovative, contactless service solutions to minimize physical interaction. KFC responded by deploying driverless food trucks, allowing customers to place orders via touchscreen and complete payments using QR codes.
The driverless food trucks, developed by Chinese tech firm Neolix, are equipped with built-in heaters and stocked with freshly prepared KFC meals. Once a customer completes payment, the vehicle’s compartment door automatically opens, allowing them to retrieve their order. Powered by Huawei’s 5G technology, the autonomous trucks are remotely operated, ensuring efficient and contactless food delivery.
Driverless Food Trucks and the Future of Human Jobs
Despite significant advancements in autonomous technology, concerns persist regarding potential job displacement for workers affected by these innovations.
Several members of the online community have expressed concerns about this development, with some drawing parallels to Ridley Scott’s iconic science fiction film Blade Runner.
“What will those looking for jobs do if machines do everything?” an X user posted regarding the driverless trucks.
Another technological development that has garnered both praise and concern is Zippy, an AI-powered robot chef developed by RediMinds, Inc. Currently operating in commercial kitchens, Zippy can be hired at an hourly rate of $12 and is presently working in a line-cook capacity at CloudChef’s Kitchen in Palo Alto, California.
A user on X expressed concern over Zippy’s potential to replace human workers, emphasizing ongoing fears about automation and job displacement everywhere. “I’m just so confused why we are taking humans out of the service industry. The whole point of going out to eat is to have some human interaction and create a sense of society,” they argued.
As automation technologies continue to evolve and enter everyday settings, the conversation around balancing innovation with economic and ethical considerations is becoming increasingly urgent—prompting both excitement and unease as society navigates what the future of work may look like.
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