I will jelp you.
Automation in the sentence refers to B. The use of machines that function on their own.
My best friend loves to laugh.
When I laugh, my stomach hurts.
His laugh makes him sound like a hyena.
Think along these lines :)
I believe that the answer is the second one
She sees herself as a piece of luggage
^-^ I hope that this helps in some way
(If this is correct, can I have Brainliest?)