#ai automation
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AI automation struggles in real business
AI tools work well in demos but fail with messy real-world data.
The Economic Times · 1m

Yum! Brands defends AI as worker retention tool
Taco Bell's drive-thru automation has improved employee retention by making jobs easier, executives say, pushing back against widespread AI criticism.
Fortune · 1m

Google Gemini Spark automates your to-do list
Google's AI assistant Spark can handle routine tasks in the background, but requires caution with sensitive information.
Engadget · 1m

LumenUs automates paperwork after death
A new platform helps grieving families navigate the roughly 570 hours of administrative work that follows a loved one's death.
TechCrunch · 1m

Outmarket raises $34.5M for insurance automation
The AI startup that helps brokers cut paperwork just closed a Series B four months after its Series A.
TechCrunch · 1m

Liberal arts degrees are winning in the AI age
Anthropic cofounder Jack Clark argues that humanities education, not coding skills, will matter most as AI automates technical work.
Fortune · 1m

How brands handle creator commerce at massive scale
AI and automation help brands keep up with viral creator content that moves faster than traditional review processes.
Adweek · 1m · 6 views

Union support hits a 21st century high
Americans want unions stronger than they have in 60 years, just as AI starts eating jobs.
Futurism · 1m