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Sanders warns on Bezos automation plan
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:34 UTC · 1 source
Sen. Bernie Sanders has criticized a reported plan by Jeff Bezos to raise $100 billion for automating factories in the United States and around the world. Sanders stated that this automation effort would lead to the elimination of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and other countries. The comments highlight growing concerns about the impact of automation on employment amid economic uncertainty. This follows a Wall Street Journal report detailing Bezos's investment ambitions.
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Cycle: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 19:34 UTC · First reported: 21h ago