Marvel Studios writing it as a baddie is not a very compelling reason to avoid automation. As of today, the vast majority of autonomous devices and robots are factory devices that have minimal input from humans.
Or, it's a surprisingly relevant comparison (on the topic of the article) using pop culture references? Augmented humanity vs. the best AI they can create.
When it comes to titles for articles, this is both memorable and far less click-baity as is normal these days.