diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
index 3959786991..6403b9ed6f 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/unit/UnitAutomation.kt
@@ -196,6 +196,9 @@ object UnitAutomation {
             
             unit.promotions.addPromotion(chosenPromotion.name)
         }
+        
+        // AI upgrades units via UseGoldAutomation in NextTurnAutomation
+        if (unit.civ.isHuman() && tryUpgradeUnit(unit)) return
 
         //This allows for military units with certain civilian abilities to behave as civilians in peace and soldiers in war
         if ((unit.hasUnique(UniqueType.BuildImprovements) || unit.hasUnique(UniqueType.FoundCity) ||