Summarise in one sentence why the given technology is so important.
Artificial intelligence
AI is an essential technology for automating many of the cognitive tasks that are essential to modern society.
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Summarise in one sentence why the given technology is so important.

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AI is an essential technology for automating many of the cognitive tasks that are essential to modern society.