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• [New] Under the Semiconductor Industry Human Resources Development Program, Vietnam aims to train 50,000 chip design engineers by 2030, with the workforce expected to exceed 100,000 professionals by 2040 under the National Semiconductor Strategy. alcircle
• [New] Artificial intelligence and robotics could trigger an unprecedented expansion of the global economy and usher in an era of material abundance in which machines meet most human needs. Economic Times
• [New] AI and robotics could drive unprecedented global economic growth, creating a future of abundance where machines meet most human needs. Economic Times
• [New] After digital money spreads widely throughout society and the automation value of smart contracts is recognized, the next thing to come into view will be a world where accounting operations are almost fully automated, with near-zero human touch. ABeam Consulting Ltd.
• [New] Robots could eventually outnumber humans. Economic Times
• [New] Fewer than 1 million humanoid robots are expected to be sold in the U.S. by the end of the decade. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Under President Trump's leadership, American astronauts will return to the surface of the Moon by 2028 and establish a sustained human presence with a lunar base. Mirage News
• [New] Optimus, its humanoid robot designed to help with everyday tasks, is set to enter production by the end of 2026, with Musk saying Tesla could eventually make one million a year. Business Insider
• [New] Investments in workforce mental health promise to unleash human potential, yet depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders alone still cost the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative
• [New] In a world run by algorithms, the human touch will continue to be essential in every profession, from teaching to engineering new technologies. Bernard Marr
• [New] Shaping the trajectory of AI through deliberate, inclusive and human-centred policymaking will be essential to ensuring that rapid technological advances translate into meaningful and lasting benefits for people and the planet. United Nations University
• [New] AI and robotics will surpass human doctor's capabilities by 2028. PRADEEP's TECHPOINTS
• [New] In 2026, AI increasingly handles volume, speed, and pattern matching, while human hunters retain ownership of judgement, trade-offs, and long-term risk strategy. Qualys
• [New] In a world increasingly shaped by technology and algorithms, people will need more human support to help them navigate their health. ICT&health
• [New] Within the next twenty years, after the life science and technology problems of brain-computer interfaces and memory chips are solved, humans will even be able to achieve effective immortality. Valdai Club
• [New] In the next twenty years, if there are no world wars, pandemics or climate catastrophes, human life expectancy will definitely increase significantly. Valdai Club
• [New] Elon Musk predicts Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by 2026, with AI surpassing total human intelligence by 2030. Tradingkey
• [New] Analysts at Morgan Stanley have thrown out a provocative forecast: up to a billion humanoid robots in service by 2050. Vinylone
• [New] More than one billion humanoid robots could be produced over the next decade. ScienceDaily
• [New] Human lifespans will double in the next decade thanks to AI. Fortune
• [New] SoftBank Group Corp. plans to have 1 billion AI agents working in place of humans by the end of this year. The Asahi Shimbun
• [New] Humanoid robot semiconductor sales are forecast to increase at 55% annually through 2045. Nasdaq
• [New] Some AI researchers and CEOs-like Anthropic's Dario Amodei-believe AI will outpace humans in almost everything by 2027, while Elon Musk has predicted that AI will surpass the intelligence of the smartest human by next year. Grand Pinnacle Tribune

Last updated: 25 January 2026