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This upheaval aligns with ongoing technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, which are already shaping sectors such as medicine, manufacturing, and information work. For instance, in 2026, a new AI diagnostic system received approval, promising near-perfect accuracy at a fraction of current costs. The waves of automation are set to multiply, creating a future where robots produce more robots, and material goods become exponentially cheaper and more abundant.