The Dark Side of Automation: What "Dark Factories" Mean for Labor The recent emergence of "dark factories" in China has sent shockwaves through the manufacturing world, sparking concerns about the future of human labor and the potential consequences of a fully automated industry.
These mysterious facilities are highly advanced, computer controlled manufacturing plants that rely almost exclusively on automation to produce goods.
At their core, dark factories use minimal human intervention to churn out products with unprecedented speed and efficiency, often at a lower cost than traditional factories.