Foxconn: Artificial intelligence will soon replace 80% of factory workers

Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, made a statement that could represent a key turning point in 21st-century industrial models. According to Liu, artificial intelligence is already capable of performing up to 80% of productive workloads, and future factories will be completely redesigned to revolve around smart algorithms. The remaining 20% of tasks will require high-level specialists - engineers, analysts, and artificial intelligence system operators.

Foxconn, the main supplier for giant companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Amazon, has long been a leader in automation. But this time, it is not just about robotic arms on assembly lines - the company is offering self-operating systems capable of adapting and analyzing production data in real-time. Liu emphasizes that artificial intelligence will oversee logistics operations, component testing, and even equipment maintenance across all smart manufacturing sites.

This announcement comes amid a global restructuring of supply chains. Countries are heavily investing in "smart factories" to reduce reliance on low-wage manual labor. This shift is already evident: in China, South Korea, Germany, and the United States.