Surviving the Robot Apocalypse - How Technical Writers Can - and Should - Embrace Automation

Explore the role of technical writers in the age of automation in this 32-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Learn why technical writers should embrace automation rather than fear it, and discover how the profession is evolving. Gain insights into the opportunities automation presents for documentation development, including practical advice on incorporating automated processes. Examine real-world examples of machine learning in technical writing and understand how traditional documentation practices are changing. Leave with a renewed perspective on automation's potential and strategies to adapt your skills for the future of technical writing.

Introduction
What is robot apocalypse
Will robots replace tech writers
Main questions
Machine learning
Example
Realworld examples
Opportunities for technical writers
How can you prepare
Traditional documentation
Automation for documentation
Questions