1. Amazon has introduced new AI-powered systems for logistics, including smart glasses for delivery drivers and a robotic system named Blue Jay for warehouses.
2. The smart glasses can read package labels, identify parcels, display maps, and help drivers locate packages. The robot, Blue Jay, can perform multiple tasks such as picking and sorting items simultaneously.
3. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of these innovations on Amazon's workforce, with speculation that the company plans to replace over 600,000 workers with robots in the near future. However, Amazon Robotics Chief Technologist Tye Brady states that this figure is merely speculation and suggests ongoing developments in AI technology are inevitable.