Mechanize quietly scrubs "full automation of all work" language from its website
zetalyrae · x · 2026-10-21
An Internet Archive comparison shows Mechanize Inc removed its homepage line about the "long-term goal of full automation of valuable work across the economy," while still linking to founders' essays arguing that automating all work is inevitable and good. Quote-posters mock the lack of "courage of their convictions."
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