New technology in Belgian industry increases efficiency but also workplace stress

New technology is often presented as the solution to the challenges facing the Belgian industry. Robots and artificial intelligence are said to increase productivity, ease workloads and make businesses competitive and climate-neutral. New research by KU Leuven involving more than 2,800 workers from the Belgian metal and textiles industry shows that technology does indeed make workers more productive, but simultaneously leads to increased workloads, stress and inequality.