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What is job displacement?
Job displacement refers to when workers lose their jobs because new technologies or processes make their roles redundant. The Meta story touches on this, with employees fearing robots could replace a significant portion of their work. While automation can create new types of jobs, it often raises concerns about the future of existing roles.
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