The Rise of Self-Checkout: A Jobless Future Awaits Gen Z?

Since David Humble introduced self-checkout machines in 1986, their proliferation has led to significant job losses, particularly in entry-level retail positions. With over 217,000 terminals globally, studies show they can eliminate 35-40% of these jobs within a year. Meanwhile, AI's encroachment into job markets is displacing entry-level roles faster than ever, as evidenced by rising unemployment rates among recent grads. As automation takes over tasks traditionally meant for beginners, the job landscape is shifting dramatically, raising concerns for vulnerable workers who may struggle to find footing in this evolving economy.

How do you think automation and AI will reshape the job market for future generations?

Source: https://futurism.com/ai-gen-z-careers

 

[Kumar101]

Customers hate using them.

 

[Blackend]

Having used some of these machines at Decathlon and Uniqlo in India, I can say they work fairly well and cashier jobs are in danger going forward.

 

[Kmkaks]

Yes the ones are decathlon always work well!! IKEA was a miss for me though..