For the last three years, the question of whether AI will replace PR professionals has been asked at every industry conference. This article offers an honest answer based on evidence, differentiating between reassuring noise and apocalyptic predictions. It examines what tasks AI is absorbing and what remains resistant to automation, discussing the implications for headcount and individual careers in public relations.
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