Business · 30 August 2026
Meta is testing robots to replace data centre workers
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Meta is covertly trialling robots capable of connecting cables and restarting servers in its data centres, current and former employees report. One worker estimates a robot could replace up to 80% of some human workloads, leading to fears among staff about job security. While Meta says it's hiring, a senior manager previously stated the company's "long-term goals" include putting robots in data centres.
Reported by wired.com · How we write briefs