Source: Fast Company
Summary
Artisan, an AI startup, has launched a provocative ad campaign featuring billboards that urge businesses to “stop hiring humans.” The company claims its AI tools can automate tasks, increasing productivity and efficiency. According to Artisan, its AI can handle jobs such as customer service, data entry, and bookkeeping. The startup aims to disrupt traditional employment models.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Artisan’s AI tools promise to automate tasks, but we’ve heard this before. The startup’s billboards are more attention-grabbing than innovative. “Stop hiring humans” is a catchy slogan, but it’s not a new idea. Automation has been replacing jobs for decades. Artisan’s AI is just the latest iteration.
Original observation: Because what every business needs is another way to justify layoffs.
Author: Evan Null
