Apple plans to reduce human workers on iPhone assembly lines by up to 50% through automation, investing in projects like DarwinAI and Drishti acquisitions.

Apple aims to reduce the number of human workers on iPhone final assembly lines by up to 50% over the next few years through automation, driven by labor disruptions and supply chain issues. The company plans to invest in automation projects, such as its acquisitions of Canadian startup DarwinAI and Drishti, to improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. However, challenges remain, including robot precision and proper screw placement, and the automation push could have a significant impact on China's labor market, which supplies millions of workers to Apple's supply chain.