An American Staffing Association (ASA) survey found that nearly 50% of Americans say automation could easily replace their jobs.  Black and Hispanic Americans were especially likely to worry about automation replacing their jobs but remained optimistic about how AI tools would shape their future careers. AI tools and automation in the workplace Automation uses technology to perform tasks where human input is minimized; for example, operating systems perform predictable and repetitive tasks without direct human input.  Developments in generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, have made it easier to automate workplace tasks.  The ASA