Despite AI hype, Google's data shows workers aren't automating themselves away
Analysis of 15 million real AI interactions finds most tasks at most jobs are unaffected.
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Published: 28 July 2026
Source: Ars Technica
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy
Retrieved: 29 July 2026
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