I was at a conference recently where we discussed artificial intelligence and the internet of things. One of the keynote speakers was talking about the risks of AI and automation. The point of the presentation was that all common, repetitive tasks could be automated. Some examples given were almost all legal systems, the fast food industry, car dealerships, manufacturing etc etc. The one thing that can't be automated is imagination.

Many of us left the keynote wondering whether the presentation was for inspiration or a warning.