Robots and AI are replacing regular workers in Las Vegas casinos

Las Vegas casinos are increasingly becoming robotic. As the NPR media platform reports, gambling establishments, bars, and restaurants have begun to actively use artificial intelligence to perform certain functions. This is not surprising, since back in 2019, the Nevada Independent published an article that predicted that by 2035, up to 65% of jobs in Southern Nevada would be automated.

But workers from the service sector do not want to lose their jobs. Thus, the Culinary Union, which represents the interests of about 60,000 workers in the hospitality and service industries of Nevada, intends to take active measures. Representatives of the union want to demand the introduction of a clause on protection from artificial intelligence, which takes up jobs. And people are ready for radical measures.

By the way, in Las Vegas there are many examples of robots working instead of security guards and bartenders. For example, in one of the bars, a robotic arm mixes cocktails for visitors. Two robotic bars have already been opened, but, as an employee of one of the establishments, Sabrina Bergman, says, mechanical bartenders are still making mistakes.

And the M Resort hotel-casino has a robot security guard. He drives around the area to identify potential threats. It has 50 cameras and sensors.

But, of course, not everyone believes that robots and artificial intelligence will be able to completely replace human workers. For example, MGM Grand waitress Holly Lang believes machines are unable to provide the same personal service as most workers in Las Vegas. After all, many people come to the establishment for the sake of communication, not technology.