No doubt automation will eliminate certain tasks that are currently done by humans. But there are only so many where bots can replace people. Best I can see for the near future, bots could very capably create "news spam." More tweets anyone?

There are just too many aspects of human language that comprise an actual piece of literature that are not dealt with in a particularly integrated way by current AI/NLP techniques. Narrative structure is a really fuzzy thing in certain respects and has an immense impact on a reader. Symbolism, metaphor, and various idioms are learned through personal interactions and require a sensitivity to the author's role and intended audience.

Of course I just may be out of touch. Have there really been such significant advances in computer generated journalism/writing?