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Industry analyst and futurist perspectives suggest that this wave of automation resembles historical shifts such as the introduction of Henry Ford’s assembly line, which revolutionized manufacturing. While such innovations initially created new economic opportunities and higher wages, they also led to significant shifts in labor demands and industry structures—including the emergence of specialized repair, maintenance, and resale industries. Today, automation threatens to accelerate similar transformations, raising questions about job security and economic stability.