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Another under-the-radar force pushing for rapid advancement is demographic decline. Most nations outside Africa are below replacement fertility levels, leading to aging populations and shrinking workforces. Countries like Japan have been pioneers in deploying elder-care robots, but the concern extends beyond just care—it's about sustaining economic vitality and maintaining military strength. Every nation grappling with shrinking populations feels compelled to accelerate AI and robotics to compensate for the demographic shortfall, ensuring their economies and societies continue functioning effectively.