yeah, i've been hearing that fairy tale since the 80s. too bad they can't automate the white maintenance men and engineers that are needed to keep those "automated" machines operational. you do realise that's the only thing that has prevented full automation right? you do realise automated machine technology hasn't changed for the last 40 years, right? ai won't change that. you still need human, white males, to keep them running. you also realise that there is a shortage of maintenance men and industrial engineers, the things you need for automation, right? why don't you, someone who has never stepped foot in a factory or industrial shop, tell us how to go about fully automating anything.
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