Word came down that they were automating the factory, and the elves whispered nervously to each other in their ancient, magical tongue. The big man called a meeting to allay their fears.
“There will be no cuts,” he explained. “But we need to ramp up production to meet the demand. There are too many children in the world. We can’t do things by hand anymore. There will be a place for everyone here.”
At first, the elves were relieved. But when they saw the new toy designs, they realized they were made by AI. The ensuing strike nearly cancelled Christmas.
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