If the automated system is implemented, it will not take longer time like now and as per hiriousandco, we can expect it by the end of this year which is almost ended. Therefore, we can expect it sooner.
Theymos, have been very careful with regards to adding new features and I am still unsure right now why up to now it is not yet been implemented. I also wonder how would the automation works. Poof, that sooner might be more than 6 months or even a year or even it will not be implemented.