Look, if you’ve been anywhere near the internet this week, you’ve probably heard that robots are coming to steal your job. Again. At CES 2025, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang just dropped what feels like the hundredth “robots are the future” bombshell, particularly focusing on warehouse automation. *Cue dramatic music*

But here’s what’s actually happening on the ground: The industries we serve are experiencing massive job growth. You know, in the real world where actual humans are doing actual work. (Shocking, I know.)

Let’s bust some myths about our robot overlords, shall we?



Myth #1: “Robots Will Replace All Manual Labor by 2050”

Reality Check: Humans Are Still Very Much in Demand

While Jensen is busy promising an army of warehouse robots (and don’t get us wrong, Nvidia makes incredibly cool tech), here’s what’s happening right now in 2025:
– Healthcare facilities are desperately seeking caregivers
– Manufacturing plants need skilled workers
– Hospitality venues can’t hire people fast enough or keep employees long enough

Turns out, robots aren’t great at adapting to unexpected situations, showing empathy, or making judgment calls. You know who is? Humans. Mind-blowing.



Myth #2: “Technology Only Means Automation”

Plot Twist: Tech Can Actually Make Human Work Better

Here’s the thing – while everyone’s obsessing over robots that might replace workers in 25 years, we’re focused on technology that helps workers today. Wild concept, right?

Think less “Terminator” and more “Iron Man’s JARVIS” – AI that assists rather than replaces. (Though we can’t promise our AI assistant Shelbe will help you save the world. Yet.)


Myth #3: “The Future of Work is All About Robots”

Spoiler Alert: It’s Actually About Communities

While CES 2025 showcases robots that can fold laundry (impressive, but can they find that one sock that mysteriously disappears in the dryer?), we’re doubling down on something even more revolutionary: human connection.

Because let’s be honest – when was the last time you felt emotionally supported by a robot? (Siri’s encouraging words don’t count.)


The Truth About Tomorrow’s Workplace

Here’s what we know for sure: The future isn’t about choosing between humans OR robots. It’s about humans AND AI working together. Mind-bending concept, we know.

While Nvidia dreams about 2050, we’re here in 2025, making work better for real people, right now. Because why wait 25 years for robots when we can enhance human potential today?


What To Do Until The Robot Apocalypse

1. Keep being brilliantly human
2. Use AI to make your work easier (not obsolete)
3. Build stronger workplace communities for structured connection, communication and access
4. Remind your robot vacuum it’s not the boss of you

Remember: You’ve got at least 25 years before the robot takeover. Maybe use that time to focus on what makes us uniquely human – like our ability to laugh at robot apocalypse jokes.


The Bottom Line

While Jensen Huang paints pictures of a robot-filled 2050 (which, admittedly, sounds pretty cool), we’re focused on the humanity of 2025. Because between now and the robot apocalypse, there’s a lot of very human work to be done.

Want to join the resistance? Drop a comment below about how you’re keeping work human in an increasingly automated world. Bonus points if you can make a Terminator reference.