Rise of the robots: South Africans generally positive about technological advancements, but deeply concerned about job losses

This article examines national survey data on attitudes towards technological change in the country to provide a more representative picture of the patterns of hope and concern among the public relating to the coming automation revolution.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32379399
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Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
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Rise of the robots: South Africans generally positive about technological advancements, but deeply concerned about job losses

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Rise of the robots: South Africans generally positive about technological advancements, but deeply concerned about job losses

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Abstract

This article examines national survey data on attitudes towards technological change in the country to provide a more representative picture of the patterns of hope and concern among the public relating to the coming automation revolution.

Human Science Research Council SA
Decent work and economic growth
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Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
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