At the Gartner Symposium this week in Florida I was surprised by how much of the discussion was dominated by "smart machines" and the impact they may have on businesses, employment, and the economy.

WASHINGTON — Art Liscano knows he’s an endangered species in the job market: He’s a meter reader in Fresno, Calif. For 26 years, he’s driven from house to house, checking how much electricity Pacific ...

ORLANDO — The so-called digital workforce — smart machines that take over tasks and work handled by humans — is likely to have wide ramifications and cause some serious technology, social and ...