Apple Plans to Automate 50% of iPhone Assembly Lines, May Acquire DarwinAI

Jun 24, 2024, 01:25 PM

Apple is planning to significantly reduce the number of workers on its iPhone final assembly lines by up to 50% through increased automation. This move aims to mitigate risks and could transform iPhone manufacturing in India while potentially weakening Apple's relationship with China. The company has instructed managers to implement this reduction, which may involve acquiring startups like DarwinAI to aid in the automation process.