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The purpose problem: When robots do absolutely everything, what is our role?

by Todd Humber May 26, 2025

written by Todd Humber May 26, 2025

The cocktail party question that has defined us for generations — "So, what do you do?" — may soon become as obsolete as asking someone for directions to the nearest payphone. Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, recently told Bloomberg that "the world isn't ready for" what's coming next. While we've been fret...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

The purpose problem: When robots do absolutely everything, what is our role?

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