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Ask HN: Should we be happy or sad after reading this?

I am reading an article[0] and there are these sentences in there:

"...the banking sector can achieve 10% headcount reduction with the introduction of Blockchain in the KYC procedures. This amounts to around $160 million in cost-saving annually...Blockchain will also reduce the number of budgetary resources allocated for employee training, there will be 30% headcount reduction amounting to $420 million."

As engineers, should we be happy or sad after reading this?

[0] https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/18914/how-to-enhance-kyc-systems-with-blockchain

( 2 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:Ask HN: Should we be happy or sad after reading this? by koala_man on Tuesday December 15, 2020 @01:54PM (#25433583)
The Real WTF is that we live in a society where automating someone's job makes their life harder, not easier.
Re:Ask HN: Should we be happy or sad after reading this? by amiamigo on Tuesday December 15, 2020 @02:25PM (#25433959)
You should be worried if you will be the one among affected