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automation

[aw-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɔ təˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
machine control
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With so much chatter about artificial intelligence and automation replacing jobs, I understand why you’re concerned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The company has cut the roles of tens of thousands of delivery drivers and warehouse workers and rolled out additional automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The workflow automation company isn’t getting replaced by artificial intelligence, UBS said, but enterprises aren’t opening their wallets for non-AI tools either.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Snyder expressed concern that such automation would taint the company’s efforts to sustain its in-person customer service and fresh food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

An astonishing amount of the ship ran on automation.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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