Can robots and artificial intelligence solve the issue of a skilled generation nearing retirement?

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has raised the question of whether robotics and artificial intelligence can effectively address the labor challenges posed by a generation of skilled workers nearing retirement. This discussion centers on the potential for automated systems to fill the void left by retiring professionals and maintain economic momentum. For the artificial intelligence sector, this represents a significant opportunity to demonstrate the practical utility of autonomous technologies in solving real-world demographic and industrial crises.