Will a higher minimum wage in the US prompt more automation?


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 21 Feb 2019

CHICAGO: If you're the anti-social type, automation has made life a bit easier. 

You can grab lunch, groceries or movie tickets without interacting with cashiers. Check into your hotel room without stopping at the front desk. Retrieve the goods you ordered via touch-screen kiosk or mobile app from a locker and avoid having to thank a soul. 

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