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Companies are increasingly deploying AI tools—ranging from chatbots to humanoid robots and automated management systems—to oversee aspects of workforce management, according to new reporting. The trend is prompting speculation that a 'robot relations' function could emerge within corporate HR departments to manage human-machine workplace dynamics. The development carries significant implications for worker pay, autonomy and job security as automation expands beyond production tasks into managerial and administrative functions. The report frames the shift as part of a broader corporate push to integrate AI more deeply into everyday operations.