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autopilot

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /
NOUN
automatic pilot
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He said Johnson's performance was "on autopilot, like a piece of software" and criticised the use of CGI, which he said was "so deeply embedded" it feels like "another animation".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

I would love to see autopilot features on cars talk to each other so cars can move more efficiently on the road.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“Instead of eating something on autopilot, you turn it into a small ritual, and over time that awareness starts to shape your everyday choices too,” she explains.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Employees who put all their work tasks on autopilot using AI tools are also in jeopardy of losing the critical-thinking skills that will make them valued assets in the new era of work.

From MarketWatch Apr. 11, 2026

I take my pot of noodles over to the couch and eat on autopilot while we watch more footage.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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