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automation

[aw-tuh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɔ təˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
machine control
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Bayne is an inventor, with patent-pending applications for artificial intelligence tools designed to aid attorneys with workflow automation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The company is working on doubling its use of automation at this warehouse by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"The goal is end-to-end automation, but today it would be unsafe and socially unacceptable to remove humans entirely," says Le Brun.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The U.S. may be forced to rely more on AI and automation to fill the gap and maintain normal productivity levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

As I detail in the next chapter, we are entering a phase where we are going to see the digitization, virtualization, and automation of more and more everything.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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