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automate

[aw-tuh-meyt] / ˈɔ təˌmeɪt /
VERB
use machines to replace human workers
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Using AI to automate individual tasks improves productivity, but these gains are easy for competitors to replicate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The market will force that change on any company that wants to become AI-first, he explained during a visit to the WSJ Leadership Institute, because AI agents can’t automate what they don’t know.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Among them are Medway Council chiefs who say they will use AI to "draft care plans" and automate invoice processing.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Earnings growth was concentrated at Siemens' Smart Infrastructure business, which supplies electrical equipment for data centres and other industrial customers, as well as the Digital Industries division, which focuses on software to automate processes.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

He entered the receptionist's office, flicked a hand at LaVerne Sandell, one of the few employees it seemed impossible to automate out of her position, and said, "The Chief is probably expecting me."

From Subversive by John Schoenherr

Software that automates price-setting—often driven by AI—can quickly turn that data into tailored pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

“Agentic AI trading automates the active, complex work, multistep trades, strategy switching, custom position sizing. That’s not automating discipline; that’s automating action. Not the same thing.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

"This self-regulating behavior helps keep fuel production more stable throughout the day and automates the system, while reducing dependence on batteries and costly external components," he added.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

Like competitor Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys makes software that automates the very complex process of designing chips, and it also makes hardware that tests the designs before they get shipped to the manufacturer.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

You get on these by sending a message to a specific e- mail address, which is often that of a computer that automates the process.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation

"The tasks are going to be automated, but our jobs' purpose remains," he said.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

They also argue automation could make flying safer, pointing to past declines in accidents as more automated systems have been introduced.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Newsom last year vetoed a similar AI bill from McNerney to ban automated decision-making systems to discipline employees over worries that it could restrict companies’ ability to use customer ratings.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

The basic tier for investing advice usually involves just automated computer models — call it AI-enhanced or robo advice.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Then there was a ding, and an automated voice said, “The next stop is Alewife.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Investors also fear that generative AI could disrupt the country's $315-billion IT services industry by automating tasks long outsourced to India, such as customer service and app maintenance.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

That means automating picking, handling and eventually packing goods.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The companies also are betting that “AI agents” will be able to proactively tackle more in the future, automating repetitive tasks in customer service, online shopping and other industries.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Schulz highlighted automating payments as one of the most effective tools available to navigate credit worry-free.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

Instantly I begin counting a beat in my head, automating my actions.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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