Apple to Replace 50% of iPhone Final Assembly Workers with Robots

Apple to Replace 50% of iPhone Final Assembly Workers with Robots

Apple is aiming to automate a significant portion of its iPhone production, aiming to reduce the number of workers on final assembly lines by up to 50% in the coming years. This initiative follows recent turmoil at Foxconn's primary assembly plant in 2022. Apple has been pushing its manufacturing partners to embrace automation, despite significant upfront investments.

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