Computers once threatened to take over jobs. Is history repeating with AI?
31-08-2026 22:08 via abc.net.au

Computers once threatened to take over jobs. Is history repeating with AI?

In 1968, Australians were warned that computers could wipe out entire professions. Now, a similar conversation is unfolding about artificial intelligence. 
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