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Neolab, a research and development group focused on artificial‑intelligence applications, announced that it expects the automation of routine computer tasks to become the leading use case for AI, overtaking code generation. The claim was made in a briefing held on Monday, where the lab’s director highlighted recent advances in natural‑language processing and workflow‑automation tools that enable AI to interpret user instructions and execute repetitive actions without human intervention.

Neolab’s assessment is based on internal analyses of market trends, which show a rapid increase in demand for AI‑driven solutions that handle tasks such as data entry, system monitoring, and software configuration. The group points to the growing deployment of AI assistants in enterprise environments and the emergence of platforms that integrate with existing IT infrastructure to streamline operations. According to the briefing, the shift toward task automation could reshape software development cycles, reduce operational costs, and expand AI’s role beyond the current focus on code‑completion tools. The lab plans to invest further in research and partnerships to accelerate the development of these automation capabilities.