Since automation, almost everything has become lower quality. There's a reason why "handmade" is better.
Automation is great when it works well, we just forget about it when it does, so we generally only recognise the bad.
My dishwasher often leaves dirty spots and stripes, which would easily be noticed and removed by a dedicated person.
Also I recommend the Technology Connections videos on how dishwashers work. Most people are probably not using them correctly for optimal results.
TLDW: Stop using detergent packs, start using the pre-wash bin.
Now it cleans shockingly well.
Good thing we have mostly automated production of soap packs, so they’re cheap, plentiful, and almost as good as the handmade ones our caveman ancestors used