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Days after Atlas warning, robot dispute shuts down a car factory

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Hyundai workers in South Korea have initiated a partial strike over automation concerns. The union demands safeguards before Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot deployment. Negotiations are ongoing regarding job security and AI integration into factories.

This action marks the auto industry's first factory shutdown due to automation. The strike could significantly impact Hyundai's vehicle production and sales figures.

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