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automation

[aw-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɔ təˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
machine control
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Technology was part of the safety campaign, as traditionally labour-heavy workflows welcomed mechanisation and automation.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Robot arms and other automation have been used by the car industry for decades.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

China already has a head start in automation.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Recent publicized labor disputes in China have sent a similar message, prompting companies to think twice before firing a worker due to automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

One of the many reasons for this decline is the replacement of workers through the use of robots and other forms of automation that require fewer workers, even those with advanced skills.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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