The "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

The Simpsons has earned quite the reputation for seemingly predicting the future. It’s actually a bit of a meme at this point, with fans pointing out how many things in the real world appear to have been "predicted" by the show, sometimes years in advance. While some of these predictions are purely coincidental or the result of broad satire, others do seem oddly prescient.

The "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: The show predicts that robots and AI will replace humans in many jobs, specifically in industries like manufacturing and service sectors.
• Reality: In the 2010s and 2020s, AI and automation rapidly advanced, with robots and intelligent systems taking on roles in manufacturing, customer service, and even healthcare. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, and others began experimenting with AI-driven robots for logistics and fulfillment.