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autopilot

[aw-toh-pahy-luht] / ˈɔ toʊˌpaɪ lət /
NOUN
automatic pilot
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In the preliminary findings, the Commission said the endless stream of content "shift the brain into autopilot mode, contributing to unhealthy habits".

From BBC Jul. 10, 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

And we’re kind of experiencing them almost on autopilot and running on emotions.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

I tapped into my ability to go on mental autopilot.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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