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The Impact of AI, Robots, and Automation: Job Replacement, Societal Effects, and Universal Basic Income This report examines the ongoing and accelerating effects of AI, robots, and automation on job markets—particularly in manufacturing—the broader societal implications, and the growing discussion around universal basic income (UBI) as a mitigating strategy. Drawing from 2025 data and analyses, it underscores the inevitability of these changes ("there is no going back") while balancing potential disruptions with opportunities. The structure is point-by-point for clarity, incorporating substantiated insights from diverse sources to represent multiple perspectives. 1. Job Replacement by Robots and Automation in Manufacturing Automation, driven by robots and AI, has profoundly reshaped manufacturing, leading to significant job displacement while also creating new roles. Here's a breakdown: Historical and Current Scale of Displacement : Since 2000, automation has eliminated a...