The UK science minister, Patrick Vallance, stated that advancements in AI and robotics, particularly humanoid robotics, will transform human jobs by taking over "repetitive" tasks, initially in warehouses and factories, and ultimately enhancing productivity and changing the nature of these jobs. He contrasted this with London Mayor Sadiq Khan's warning that AI could lead to a "new era of mass unemployment" if ministers do not act to help replace jobs displaced by the technology. The government is also planning to reduce red tape for robot and defense tech companies to support this technological deployment.