Will A.I. Kill Meaningless Jobs?

And is that so bad?

Tesla Q2 Earnings Report Reveals 45% Profit Drop Amid Weak E.V. Sales

The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off.

How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Became Tech’s Steely Eyed A.I. Gambler

Microsoft’s all-in moment on artificial intelligence has been defined by billions in spending and a C.E.O. counting on technology with huge potential and huge risks.