James Sutton: "I find it interesting that automation is defined as using technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, e..."

I find it interesting that automation is defined as using technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention, essentially making it like having a robot or computer take over repetitive or complex activities. https://www.spiceworks.com/soft-tech/what-is-automation

Riya Singh

I agree, but doesn't that definition also imply a level of autonomy for the technology, which might not always be the case in practice?

Ethan Sinclair

I agree, but what about when automation involves humans in the loop for decision-making or oversight, does that still fit this definition?

Antoine Dubois

I agree, but doesn't that definition blur the lines with AI, which often requires significant human oversight and data curation to function effectively?