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Hardware·Aug 28·all news from August 28, 2026

Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers

Meta is testing robotic systems designed to perform routine data center maintenance, such as resetting servers and swapping cables. While these machines aim to automate physical tasks currently handled by human technicians, the development has raised internal concerns regarding potential job displacement.

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