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@seaniepops707
That's just making the textiles, not the clothes. Nothing impressive about automated looms. They've been fairly automated since the were invented.
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Community Sentiment Analysis
Real-time analysis of public opinion and engagement
Sentiment Distribution
59% Engaged
24% Positive
35% Negative
Positive
24%
Negative
35%
Neutral
41%
Critical Perspectives
Community concerns and opposing viewpoints
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“Not AI — just old-school automation” — Many readers insist these are mechanized looms that have been automated for decades, arguing the clip is being mislabeled as AI and questioning the technical claim
“Not AI — just old-school automation” — Many readers insist these are mechanized looms that have been automated for decades, arguing the clip is being mislabeled as AI and questioning the technical claim.
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Video is staged or AI-generated — A big strand of replies calls the footage fake or edited, saying workers were moved out for the shoot or that the clip itself was created/augmented with AI
Video is staged or AI-generated — A big strand of replies calls the footage fake or edited, saying workers were moved out for the shoot or that the clip itself was created/augmented with AI.
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Labor and exploitation fears — Several people raised concerns about forced or low-paid labor, Uyghur abuse, and the social cost of replacing jobs, tying the footage to broader human-rights issues
Labor and exploitation fears — Several people raised concerns about forced or low-paid labor, Uyghur abuse, and the social cost of replacing jobs, tying the footage to broader human-rights issues.
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Humans still needed — Practical points about spool changes, maintenance and supervision recur
commenters emphasize that people are required for repairs and monitoring, so full autonomy is unlikely.
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Political and nationalist heat — Reactions mix anti‑China sentiment, accusations of propaganda, and geopolitical comparisons, turning the clip into a political flashpoint for many
Political and nationalist heat — Reactions mix anti‑China sentiment, accusations of propaganda, and geopolitical comparisons, turning the clip into a political flashpoint for many.
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Quality and safety doubts — Some replies mock the products’ quality or question whether goods from such factories are safe or durable
Quality and safety doubts — Some replies mock the products’ quality or question whether goods from such factories are safe or durable.
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Tone
sarcastic, angry and skeptical — The thread is peppered with insults, sarcasm and conspiracy-minded takes, with few calm defenses and a lot of dismissive commentary.
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@mcndjxlefnd
Just because something is automated or programmed does not mean "AI"
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@meloniemaher2
And they didn't have to give a Trillion US dollars to a South African. Not one cent
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Supporting Voices
Community members who agree with this perspective
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Automation preferred to child labor
Many replies celebrate the shift from human (and child) labor to machines, with users saying they’d choose robots over exploitation and pointing out moral and cost advantages.
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China seen as far ahead
Commenters repeatedly note that Chinese factories now lead in scale and automation, calling it “years ahead” and a model the West should study or emulate.
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Prices explained by automation
Multiple people link ultra-low garment prices to 24/7 AI-driven production and near-zero labor costs, using this to explain why fast fashion remains so cheap.
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Worry about jobs and living standards
A strong thread of concern warns that mass automation will increase unemployment, depress incomes, and force policy responses like UBI or major industrial shifts.
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Calls to replicate domestically
Several replies ask “why can’t we do this here?” and argue for industrial policy, government investment, and modernized factories to remain competitive.
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Propaganda and skepticism
Some users question the narrative—labeling footage as propaganda or suggesting it’s used to counter claims of forced or child labor—creating a debate over what’s real.
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Replicable, exportable model
People point out the approach is copyable (moveable to India, Pakistan, elsewhere) and note tariffs and global shifts that may redirect manufacturing chains.
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Admiration for engineering and efficiency
Many express awe—calls like “astounding” and “another planet”—praising the scale, AI control, and logistics optimization on display.
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State and capital roles highlighted
Commenters note that automation is driven by capital investment and often government support (subsidies, infrastructure, cheap power), not just cheap labor.
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Near‑term acceleration expected
A number of replies predict rapid scaling (robots by 2026, “lights‑out” factories) and see this as the immediate future of textiles, with ripple effects across industries.
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@GunloverClub1
I'll take automation over child labor any day.
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@ludiChrisRod
Even the most expensive designer clothing is made in China. Theory, Tahari, Rag&Bone, Ted Baker, all of them… check your labels. Even the clothing with “Made in Italy” are mostly made in China. Only the finishing touches, ie. the label are needed to call it so.
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@CFS127
Wait till they figure out they don’t need all those lights on…clothes will be even cheaper
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