"CES 2024: Robot Baristas, AI Chefs, and Coolest Mobile Gadgets Take Center Stage"

The annual CES technology trade show in Las Vegas showcased a variety of robots, including baristas and chefs powered by artificial intelligence, raising concerns among casino union workers about potential job displacement. The Culinary Workers Union recently negotiated new contracts with provisions for job protection against technological advancements, including $2,000 in severance pay for each year worked if a job is eliminated by tech or AI. While some argue that AI can help fill labor shortages, experts warn that jobs in the hospitality industry, such as housekeeping and food preparation, are at risk. The union and its members acknowledge the industry's evolution but express concerns about the increasing reliance on technology.