AI World Journal - AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Driving and Hindering Automation Growth As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to advance, a paradoxical question arises: could AI itself, rather than accelerating automation, actually slow it down? This may seem contradictory, given AI’s role in driving automation across numerous industries. However, several factors suggest that AI could indeed decelerate automation in certain areas or reshape its path. AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Driving and Hindering Automation Growth As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to advance, a paradoxical question arises: could AI itself, rather than accelerating automation, actually slow it down?