Can you think of another example in history where business owners looked to machines to replace workers as a way to lower production costs?

Mill owners in France have reduced labor costs since the creation of the spinning jenny, which is used in textile mills.

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Using spinning jenny in France.

Explanation:

In France, mill owners reduce labour after the invention of spinning jenny which is used in textile mill. this machine reduces the requirement of labour and also cost of production on the product which increases profit to the owner. So that's why business owners looked to machines in order to lower production costs and earn more profit.

use wikipedia, i think they have this.