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China's Robot Revolution and the Future of our Workforce
From Chinese factories to America's white-collar middle class, robots may soon be replacing more and more people. We look at what the future might hold as machines get smarter than we are.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenFrom Chinese factories to America's white-collar middle class, robots may soon be replacing more and more people. We look at what the future might hold as machines get smarter than we are.
Also, after 54 years, the United States opens its embassy in Havana. On today's Talking Point, will Ultimate Frisbee make the Olympic Games?
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3 storiesAfter 54 Years, the United States Opens Its Embassy in Havana
For the first time since 1961, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the US embassy in Havana. Secretary of State John Kerry praised President Obama and President Castro for making “a courageous decision to stop being the prisoners of history and to focus on the opportunities of today and tomorrow.”
Read the story7 minThe Robots Are Coming. Is Your Job Safe?
China has become the world's second-largest economy by manufacturing products faster and more cheaply than other countries. Now, China's massive factory workforce is being replaced by robots, and many people may be left behind.
Read the story35 minWill the Olympics Launch Ultimate Frisbee into the Mainstream?
Do the Olympic Games have more to gain from Ultimate Frisbee than Ultimate Frisbee does by becoming an Olympic event? The International Olympic Committee has officially recognized what's called the World Flying Disc Federation .
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