Technology / SATIREStartup promises to disrupt procurement, asks procurement where to begin
Application for permission to simplify the application process is nearly complete.
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Britain / SATIREFarm robot mistakes productive field for missed property opportunity
Machine taught British economics immediately recommends twenty executive homes.
Technology / SATIRERobot’s first day in British office spent completing mandatory training
Machine expected to become productive shortly after the dignity-at-work module.
Technology / SATIRECompany’s AI risk plan begins by asking AI to write the risk plan
Board reassured after machine rates itself “broadly manageable”.
Technology / SATIREBritain prepares for autonomous AI by giving it a steering committee
System achieves self-awareness, immediately asks who owns the action points.
Technology / SATIRESpreadsheet granted strategic market status after entire company forgets who built it
The workbook is now considered both critical infrastructure and a frightened animal.
Technology / SATIREOffice given choice of software it must use to request different software
The consultation has been opened in the programme everyone wants to leave.
Money / SATIRESupermarket meal deal now requires a brief discussion with your financial adviser
Choosing the premium sandwich will be treated as a major life event.
Money / SATIREInflation basket now contains one item shopper actually wanted
The other purchases are substitutes, concessions and a suspiciously small bag.
Money / SATIREMan mistakes unchanged interest rate for unchanged mortgage quote
His broker has gently explained that these are entirely different species of number.
Money / SATIREBank of England holds rates, nation holds breath until November
Britain’s most expensive cliffhanger has been renewed for another episode.
Life / SATIREPetrol pump asks motorist whether he would like to round up to despair
The receipt can now be folded into a small statement of regret.