Zapier allows non-technical people to piece together different programs for their business needs, providing automation and saving an average of 40 hours per month. Ad for Zapier and its free trial is mentioned at the end.
The speaker shares a lesson on how automation can improve a service, highlighting that relying solely on manual labor can hinder a business in the long run.
The interview with the founder of Mix.com covers the importance of organization and automation, as well as his plans for relaunching StumbleUpon as a new product called mix.com.
In the world of automation, it's important to have meaningful conversations about efficiency and safety rather than just focusing on the cheapification of everything. Taking a step back and thinking about the bigger picture can lead us towards a more efficient system overall.
A company has been using automation technology to write articles without permission from humans. While there has been previous use of automation technology by the media, this example raises questions about consent and transparency.
