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automate

[aw-tuh-meyt] / ˈɔ təˌmeɪt /
VERB
use machines to replace human workers
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One area he’s pursuing is using AI to automate inventory forecasting and replenishment, helping managers figure out what they need to order and potentially even placing the orders for them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

A Google report says that artificial intelligence is currently being used mainly as an aid to workers rather than to automate jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

It may also help to automate transfers from one primary account into separate savings accounts, creating a sort of “personal payroll system,” says Nathan Sebesta, a CFP based in Artesia, N.M.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

It says this will be delivered through plans, among other things, to automate 20% of the MoD's human resources and finance departments by 2028 and by cutting spending on consultants.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Then log on, navigate to the desired services, do what you want to automate, and disconnect.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Or, use a smart thermostat: A programmable or smart thermostat automates the heavy lifting, raising temperatures when you’re at work and dropping them right before you walk through the door.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 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

Chief Executive Allan Thygesen said demand is growing for the company’s AI-native Intelligent Agreement Management platform, which automates the entire lifecycle of business agreements from initial drafting to post-signature data management.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

Radclyffe's firm developed technology that automates office tasks and administrative work such as form filling, with the work completed far more quickly - and cheaply - than by humans.

From BBC May 4, 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

When this was realised, the automated blue-flag system was disconnected and the FIA relied on marshals showing blue flags or pressing the buttons that operate the blue-light panels trackside.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Weaker areas are application and vertical software owing to worries about fallout from automated AI workflows.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Citing the reduced risk, Anthropic said its automated safety filters will intervene roughly 85 percent less often on Opus 5 than on Fable 5, the Mythos-class model it released last month.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Many big investment firms have developed automated systems to monitor Truth Social and take action—often within a fraction of a second, traders said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

I’m about to comment on how lovely their home is when an automated voice comes on over speakers somewhere in the ceiling.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Because of the inherent volatility of investing in a single company, financial planners recommend that employees who are compensated with company stock systematically diversify their portfolios by scheduling and automating stock sales over time.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 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

DeepSeek is beefing up teams focused on developing agentic AI tools-software capable of automating complex work-that could open up future revenue streams, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

The researchers now plan to expand the method by analyzing additional target structures and automating more of the process.

From Science Daily May 18, 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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