AI press will continue to dramatize machines replacing humans

AI press will continue to dramatize machines replacing humans | the press loves the drama of machines replacing humans cuz it's dramatic, right?... they will tend to dramatize things to be able to earn revenue just like any other business in the world.

the press loves the drama of machines replacing humans cuz it's dramatic, right?... they will tend to dramatize things to be able to earn revenue just like any other business in the world.

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