Future Forward: Tech Trends Now

Future Forward: Tech Trends Now

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  • Tech Conferences Reveal Future Skills Development and Innovations in Supply Chain, Automotive, and Construction Sectors
    As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, recent conferences and events have highlighted the future of tech trends. The WorldSkills Croatia Conference 2025, held during the WorldSkills General Assembly, brought together international leaders to discuss the future of skills development. The conference focused on empowering youth through technical and vocational education and training, emphasizing the importance of human skills alongside technological advancements.
    In the realm of supply chain management, the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, promises to explore cutting-edge technologies like AI and robotics. Keynote speakers will share insights on how to leverage these technologies for transformation and innovation in logistics and manufacturing.
    In the aftermarket automotive sector, the Aftermarket Technology Conference in Springfield, Missouri, delved into topics such as autonomous vehicles and AI implementation. This event highlighted the need for forward-thinking strategies to navigate the increasingly complex vehicle landscape.
    Tech enthusiasts should also mark their calendars for the ENR FutureTech forum, which will dive into the latest advancements in construction technology, focusing on digital transformation and project execution.
    As you tune in to these exciting developments, remember that staying informed is key to embracing the future of tech. Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • AI Transforms Tech Landscape: Ambient Intelligence, Healthcare Innovation, and Sustainable Solutions Redefine Our Future
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now is more than a show—it’s a catalyst sparking new conversations and breakthrough innovations at the very heart of our digital age. This October, listeners are witnessing the world’s top experts converge in Dubai at the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Councils, aiming to shape “future-ready solutions” for an era defined by uncertainty and accelerated technological change. The forum’s livestreamed sessions and newly released research—including the Cybercrime Atlas Impact Report and a spotlight on Emerging Technologies for Planetary Health—remind us that technology’s evolution is inseparable from the urgent needs of security, sustainability, and workforce transformation. As echoed by Børge Brende, the rapid growth driven by innovation also brings unresolved risks, making responsible pathways essential for global progress.
    The pace of innovation is on vivid display in Las Vegas, where CES 2025 shattered records with more than 182,000 attendees and set a new benchmark for technological integration. Here, artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to background engine—what industry experts now call Ambient Intelligence. This means AI is no longer an add-on; it’s the core enabler for products that anticipate user needs invisibly and automate everyday tasks. Samsung’s CEO JH Han made it clear in this year’s keynote that the future is not about accumulating devices but about forging smarter, seamless connections among the devices already in homes and offices. Meanwhile, Intel’s Pat Gelsinger highlighted the trend toward on-device AI processing, emphasizing privacy and reliability.
    One trend dominating conversations is transparent display technology, which has matured to the point where windows, monitors, and even car surfaces can instantly transform, providing new interfaces for retail, entertainment, and transportation. BMW’s Dee concept car stole attention with bodywork and windows able to change color and function on demand, blending aesthetics and interactive information. TCL’s rollable monitors proved that display innovation is moving rapidly from whimsy toward daily practicality.
    Healthcare technology at CES is pushing boundaries, too. Wearable devices have evolved, now featuring capabilities like non-invasive blood glucose and blood pressure monitoring. Withings debuted their BeamO multiscope, a unified device that brings together thermometers, ECGs, oximeters, and digital stethoscopes, all powered by AI—pointing toward a future where health monitoring is both continuous and connected. According to Opal Group’s Transforming Healthcare panel, hospital systems are leveraging AI orchestration to optimize access and resource management, reflecting how intelligence is driving better outcomes, not just convenience.
    The shift to intelligent ecosystems now defines the competitive landscape. Companies aren’t just vying to build smarter gadgets; they’re positioning themselves to create integrated, AI-driven servic
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    5 min
  • AI and Digital Skills Reshape Workforce and Infrastructure in 2025 Global Tech Transformation
    The tech world in late 2025 is moving at a relentless pace, with artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and workforce transformation at the heart of what’s next. Over the past month, leaders from industry, finance, and policy have converged in a series of global events, each highlighting how rapidly the landscape is shifting—and how crucial it is for organizations and individuals to adapt.
    Just days ago in Toronto, Nexans hosted its Innovation Summit 2025, focusing on the urgent need to modernize and scale energy transmission infrastructure. As electrification accelerates to meet the demands of AI, digital growth, and electric transportation, transmission is no longer just technical infrastructure—it’s a strategic asset. Vincent Dessale, Senior Executive Vice President at Nexans, emphasized that organizations investing now in grid modernization, digitalization, and partnerships will shape the energy economy for the next decade. The Summit spotlighted tools like dynamic line rating, modular power flow, and digital twins, which are redefining how transmission capacity is managed and optimized. Nexans, a 140-year-old global leader in sustainable electrification, stressed that the future of energy is not just about cables and wires, but about smart, resilient, and data-driven networks that can power the planet’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
    Meanwhile, in Washington DC and beyond, the conversation is just as dynamic. APCO’s week-long series of events, coinciding with DC Fintech Week and the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings, explored how digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and evolving regulatory frameworks are reshaping global finance. A key discussion, “Borderless Technology in a Fragmented World,” examined the rise of decentralized rails and the policy frameworks needed to foster innovation in a world where technology knows no borders. APCO’s experts highlighted that as AI becomes deeply embedded in communications and public affairs, the most successful organizations will be those that integrate these tools thoughtfully and ethically. According to APCO, AI is not just transforming how we communicate—it’s redefining the foundations of public trust, economic resilience, and even national security.
    The impact of these tech trends is also reshaping the workforce. Lightcast data from 2025 reveals that the average job has seen 32% of its required skills change in just three years, with AI driving more disruption than any other force. According to TechPoint’s recent AI Workforce Report, over 90% of jobs now require digital skills, and nearly every role touches AI in some way. The line between technical and non-technical jobs is blurring, and AI literacy is becoming as fundamental as basic digital literacy was a decade ago. Employers are now prioritizing upskilling current teams over hiring new graduates, investing in hands-on, project-based learning that connects theory with real-world application. The report notes that salaries f
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    5 min
  • AI Revolution Transforms Business: How Innovative Technologies Are Reshaping Industries and Driving Global Digital Transformation in 2025
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now spotlights a digital era evolving at lightning speed as businesses, creators, and listeners alike navigate breakthrough changes that shape daily life and global industry. In 2025, artificial intelligence leads the charge. According to Gartner, more than 70 percent of businesses are adopting AI-driven solutions for decision-making and infrastructure management, reshaping core processes from manufacturing to customer support. Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple have pushed the boundaries this year, with Microsoft’s 365 Copilot and Azure AI tools now used by millions, Nvidia’s new Blackwell-architecture RTX 5090 GPUs enabling trillions of AI operations per second, and Apple’s relentless innovation securing nearly half the U.S. device market amid rising global competition.
    The democratization of innovation is also shifting the landscape. Companies break down internal silos and embrace open collaboration, fueling faster product development and fewer redundancies. Iconic brands champion team-driven approaches to outpace rivals. Meanwhile, data-driven strategies have become standard—businesses harness real-time data and advanced analytics to anticipate consumer needs, streamline logistics, and personalize experiences across all industries. Retailers, manufacturers, and even creative industries are seeing digital twins, predictive analytics, and consumer insights drive more intelligent, impactful decisions than ever before.
    Generative AI continues its meteoric rise, empowering creators to prototype, test, and refine new concepts at a pace once thought impossible. The emergence of machine learning tools embedded in design, marketing, and R&D allows companies to bring products to market faster while slashing operational costs. Startups and industry veterans alike harness these automated capabilities for market insight, customized product iterations, and richer customer engagement.
    IoT and smart connectivity unite physical and digital worlds, with smart factories, real-time inventory systems, and advanced robotics now widespread. In agriculture, IoT sensors monitor crops for peak yields; in logistics, real-time analytics track goods seamlessly across the globe. This fusion between machine and human intelligence is rapid and inclusive: industry experts at McKinsey warn that the fastest-growing tech jobs now demand AI fluency, with half of current openings requiring some AI expertise.
    Sustainability remains central for emerging innovators. Brands like Schneider Electric and Infinium are building cleaner electric grids, eco-friendly fuels, and high-efficiency solutions to meet growing environmental expectations from customers and governments alike.
    The Future Forward: Tech Trends Now landscape is one of opportunity, driven by creativity, collaboration, data, and responsibility. As global networks expand and AI-powered productivity tools proliferate, listeners can expect smarter experiences, more choice, and deeper connections in a
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    4 min
  • AMD and OpenAI Partnership Sparks AI Revolution Transforming Tech Markets and Redefining Future of Innovation in 2025
    Welcome to Future Forward: Tech Trends Now, where today’s headlines are a glimpse into tomorrow’s world. On October 6, 2025, technology markets soared to new heights, and the catalysts powering this surge are reshaping not just Wall Street, but the way listeners live, work, and imagine the future. The most electrifying news centers on artificial intelligence, as excitement reached a fever pitch after a landmark partnership between semiconductor leader AMD and OpenAI. Financial analysts describe this deal as a game-changer, projecting AMD’s chips will now underpin OpenAI’s next generation of breakthrough AI models. All the major indices, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, reached record highs as investors and innovators alike scramble to be part of AI’s skyrocketing influence. The AMD-OpenAI deal isn’t just a flash in the pan; it signals a new era where AI’s advanced computing power becomes the foundation of everything, from healthcare discovery and financial advice to manufacturing automation and the next wave of consumer devices.
    AI is no longer a niche innovation. Tech firms like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Alphabet are rapidly weaving AI into every facet of their operations, transforming everything from productivity tools to cloud computing infrastructure. Those who hesitate risk falling behind, as AI rapidly shifts from a novel experiment to a business necessity and societal mainstay. Market optimism is matched by agility among companies, driving mergers and accelerating the creation of new AI-powered products. Yet with this dynamism comes a new set of challenges. As the magnitude of AI’s impact becomes undeniable, governments and regulators are scrutinizing its influence, raising concerns about data privacy, ethical algorithms, and competitive fairness. The world is watching closely for how these questions will be resolved, even as the U.S. political landscape brings its own uncertainties to the table.
    Looking beyond financial markets, these tech trends are altering every corner of listeners’ daily experience. The latest timeline from CableLabs projects a society on the brink of a Cyber Human Revolution, with biometric monitoring, smart clothing, powered exoskeletons, and neuro-enhanced interfaces starting to enhance personal health, productivity, and inclusivity. True telepresence is reshaping work, while self-sufficient urban centers driven by AI-powered networks emerge as next-generation economic engines. By 2030, agile business models and borderless, inclusive automation will define success, with companies needing to cultivate human creativity and flexible workforce models to thrive, according to the latest Digital Horizons report from HSBC.
    As listeners reflect on these rapid advances and ongoing debates, one message stands clear: the future belongs to those who embrace change with ethical clarity and creative purpose. Whether you’re an investor, an entrepreneur, or anyone excited by progress, now is the time to stay informed
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    4 min
  • AI Revolution October 2025: Multimodal Tools Transform Business Strategy with Unprecedented Adoption and Innovative Breakthroughs
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now brings listeners into the heart of October 2025, a tipping point for artificial intelligence, automation, and sector transformation. This month has seen AI adoption reach historic highs, with 78% of organizations now integrating AI into their operations—a leap from just 55% last year. According to AI Apps, the exponential drop in costs for advanced models is fueling this surge; running state-of-the-art models is now hundreds of times cheaper than just three years ago, making powerful tools accessible to companies of all sizes.
    Listeners will be intrigued to know that generative AI is no longer a buzzword or fringe experiment. Nearly half of tech leaders now report that generative models have become central to their business strategies, with tangible results across industries. Top manufacturers in aerospace and pharmaceuticals are slashing product development timelines—automotive firms, for instance, report 50% faster time-to-market and 30% lower costs by leveraging AI-driven design and prototyping.
    A stand-out event this month has been the wave of new product launches pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. OpenAI introduced GPT-4.5 Turbo, a single system that seamlessly handles text, images, audio, and video. Microsoft’s Copilot Studio 2.0 now allows businesses to design their own AI agents using no-code tools, fully woven into cloud ecosystems. Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet focuses on compliance for sensitive sectors like healthcare, while Meta’s Code Llama Pro targets the developer community with advanced coding and debugging capabilities.
    The concept of multimodal AI is becoming central, combining data streams from multiple sources for richer insights. Gartner calls these tools the eyes, ears, and brains of the new AI era, enabling smarter interactions and driving up customer engagement by as much as 20%. For example, Sephora’s virtual artist leverages this technology so shoppers can try on makeup virtually, while AI tailors recommendations in real time.
    Another defining trend for October 2025 is synthetic data, which is seeing use both to overcome privacy challenges and to ensure robust, bias-free AI training. Initiatives like Coca-Cola’s “Create Real Magic” campaign used synthetic data to power global digital art projects while remaining privacy compliant.
    The market’s enthusiasm for these trends is reflected in the performance of industry giants. Analysts at Market Minute highlight new market highs for firms like Palo Alto Networks, Intel, and Medtronic, all of whom are doubling down on AI innovations—from cloud security and threat detection to advanced medical devices and insurance processes fueled by smart analytics.
    For those looking to cut through the noise and discover the right AI tools for their needs, AI Apps has become the go-to. With a directory of over 1,000 rigorously verified solutions, its filters and search tools make it easy to find the perfect fit, whether for business, education, o
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    4 min
  • AI Infrastructure Boom Drives $2 Trillion Global Investment, Sparking Technological Revolution and Regulatory Challenges in 2025
    Today on Future Forward: Tech Trends Now, the intersection of innovation, finance, and policy is redefining the possibilities for technology and artificial intelligence in real time. As of October 2025, artificial intelligence infrastructure spending is reaching historic highs, with Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta alone projected to pump over $300 billion into digital capabilities this year. Global AI investment is set to surpass $2 trillion by 2026. This unprecedented commitment is not a short-lived wave, but rather a massive re-architecture of how digital business and society will function in the coming decade. Marketminute reports that global cloud infrastructure spending jumped to $95.3 billion in Q2 2025, a 22% annual rise, while specialized AI hardware like Nvidia’s chips saw record demand and major leaps in stock valuations.
    The transformative impact of these investments is immediately visible. Semiconductor companies—especially Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing—are powering this AI revolution as both chip designers and manufacturers. Microsoft’s Azure and Amazon’s AWS are expanding their reach with more AI-powered cloud solutions, and strategic partnerships, such as the $300 billion contract between OpenAI and Oracle, are reshaping what large-scale processing can look like. Even new modular AI factory models are making it possible to deploy hyper-scale data centers in less than six months. All these shifts mean a powerful feedback loop: as energy and infrastructure expand, tech workloads surge higher, and the cycle of innovation accelerates again.
    While this level of growth is fueling stock markets—Nasdaq’s tech index rose over 11% in Q3 2025, bolstered by healthy earnings and advancing AI capabilities as reported by financialcontent.com—experts are raising notes of caution. Much of this construction is being financed with debt, and the possibility of an “AI bubble” if returns don’t match projections is real. Power consumption is another pressing challenge, with the U.S. alone expected to need an extra 100 gigawatts of energy by 2030 to keep data centers humming. These environmental impacts are prompting calls for sustainable infrastructure and energy solutions to keep the AI boom from becoming an ecological bust.
    On the regulatory front, 2025 has marked the rise of compliance as both a challenge and a profit engine. Specialized software for explainable AI, bias auditing, and data provenance is becoming essential as lawmakers demand transparency and fairness. According to insights from prometai.app, startups that build solutions for regulatory compliance are fast turning these mandates into lucrative business models, from healthcare clinical validation to tools ensuring the authenticity of AI-generated media.
    Application development is also being redefined. AI and machine learning are now baked into standard development platforms. Codewave points out, for instance, that e-commerce,
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    5 min
  • AI Revolution Accelerates: Tech Giants Drive Market Transformation with Breakthrough Innovations in 2025
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now is taking listeners inside a transformative era, as 2025 is shaping up to be the most pivotal year yet for artificial intelligence and advanced technology. According to a Market Minute report, the technology sector has delivered record-breaking performance this year, with major indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching all-time highs. This growth is being powered by the deepening integration of AI across industries—an estimated 78% of organizations are now using AI in at least one business function, a dramatic rise from previous years.
    Listen closely, as several events have cemented this year's reputation for breakthroughs. OpenAI rolled out GPT-5 in August, surging ahead in generative models that now outperform earlier AIs in fields from complex coding to nuanced reasoning. Google Cloud launched enterprise-focused AI agents designed to automate workflows. Further, tech giants such as Microsoft have invested tens of billions into expanding AI data centers, ensuring there is enough infrastructure for the swelling demand.
    Investment enthusiasm isn’t just about hype. The global AI market is projected to hit $244 billion in 2025—a staggering 31% increase over last year—with big names, including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, leading the charge. NVIDIA’s new Blackwell platform is reportedly up to 2.5 times more powerful than its predecessor, and its data center revenue has soared, reflecting just how crucial AI hardware is right now. Meanwhile, companies like Palantir, IBM, and Snowflake are setting records for adoption and returns, thanks to specialized AI platforms and robust analytics.
    But this technological gold rush is not without its casualties. Companies unable to integrate or adapt swiftly—such as certain creative platforms and agencies—are struggling as AI-driven automation and content generation squeeze their traditional business models. Even major players like Adobe are feeling pressure as generative AI tools offer faster, cheaper creative alternatives.
    Outside of big tech, listeners should know AI’s rise is redefining medicine, manufacturing, and even space. Space industry experts are working with AI to analyze massive datasets from orbit, coordinate autonomous spacecraft, and even innovate new medical techniques by leveraging the lessons of space medicine right here on Earth, as highlighted by Bernard Marr’s conversations with leaders at Sierra Space. Additionally, the MedTech sector continues to thrive, driven by a surge in AI-powered diagnostics and robotics, as Ernst & Young’s latest Pulse of the MedTech Industry report has shown.
    Looking ahead, Gartner forecasts that by 2028, 15% of business decisions will be made autonomously by AI agents. Rapidly evolving multimodal AI, edge AI deployment, and democratized low-code development tools are expected to empower workers at every level. At the same time, the momentum calls for new strategies in upskilling workforces and governing AI responsib
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    4 min
  • AI Drives Tech Revolution: Global Market Surges 38%, Transforming Industries and Reshaping Economic Landscape in 2025
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now captures a moment in history where technology is not just shaping, but fundamentally remaking our world. As of September 2025, listeners are witnessing seismic changes powered by artificial intelligence, next-generation hardware, and immersive digital experiences. The tech sector, while navigating broader market pullbacks due to macroeconomic headwinds and monetary policy, is driven by the explosive growth of AI. According to recent financial coverage, the global AI market is projected to grow by 38 percent this year, with IT spending up 9.3 percent, mostly thanks to investments in data centers and software—the backbone of AI’s ascent.
    Major tech giants are racing ahead. NVIDIA’s dominance in AI hardware remains unchallenged—their data center revenue jumped 73 percent this year, with total revenue more than doubling to $130.5 billion, briefly raising its value to $4 trillion. On the software and platform side, Microsoft’s Copilot AI has become ubiquitous across office tools, and Azure cloud services enjoyed a 39 percent revenue surge, due in large part to the multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI. Google, not to be outdone, crossed the $3 trillion threshold in market cap, propelled by advances in AI-powered search and new product launches. Apple’s unveiling of Apple Intelligence and innovations from companies like Oracle, Broadcom, and TSMC underscore how deep integration with AI infrastructure is becoming a ticket to growth even as other segments struggle.
    This AI boom is also driving a fundamental rethinking of how all industries approach technology. Enterprises are investing heavily in agentic AI—systems that can act autonomously to complete complex tasks, fundamentally rewiring business operations and unlocking measurable ROI. These tools aren’t just abstract; they’re already optimizing supply chains, power grids, and healthcare diagnostics, while fueling the development of new jobs in data science and AI ethics. The “agentic” focus signals a move from AI as a helper to AI as a full business partner.
    At the same time, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. The “TAKE IT DOWN” Act and California’s new AI transparency regulations show governments are racing to catch up, especially on issues like deepfakes, AI-driven layoffs, and national security. Export controls on advanced chips have become a geopolitical flashpoint, with the US tightening rules around AI tech sharing.
    Meanwhile, in consumer-facing technology, luxury fashion is being transformed through hyper-personalization powered by AI, blockchain-backed product authentication, 3D printing, and smart textiles connecting fashion to the digital and physical self. Virtual try-ons and fashion metaverse spaces illustrate how immersive technology is further blurring the line between our digital and physical lives.
    Despite the challenges—market volatility, supply chain tensions, cyber threats, and energy consumption—the AI revolution shows few signs of slow
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    4 min
  • Tech Revolution 2025: AI, Quantum Computing, and Sustainability Transforming Global Innovation and Everyday Life
    Future Forward: Tech Trends Now is at the forefront of capturing the sweeping changes shaping technology, society, and business in 2025. Across the globe, listeners are witnessing an era where artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and sustainable technology are no longer just aspirations but tangible forces redefining everyday life and industry. Right now, generative AI continues its dramatic impact, transforming content creation, enterprise automation, and even the way media is consumed. According to McKinsey’s 2025 technology trends outlook, generative AI models like large language systems and art generators are powering hyper-personalized marketing, revolutionizing design workflows, and giving organizations new tools for rapid innovation. Companies are investing heavily in upskilling their teams to work alongside these intelligent tools, with recent workforce reports by Microsoft and LinkedIn highlighting that three-quarters of business leaders would prefer to hire talent with generative AI skills.
    The AI revolution is complemented by leaps in quantum computing. As outlined by the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Emerging Technologies report, breakthroughs in materials and better error correction methods mean quantum computers can now solve previously intractable problems in logistics, pharmaceuticals, and cybersecurity. Research labs and industry leaders are racing to commercialize quantum solutions, which promise to upend sectors like finance and healthcare through rapid and precise analysis.
    5G network expansion is another headline for 2025. This next-generation connectivity is fueling the exponential spread of smart devices and Internet of Things ecosystems. With 5G’s ultra-low latency and high speeds, cities are evolving into interconnected webs—public safety, energy grids, and transportation systems are all seeing upgrades that make them smarter and more efficient. The number of connected devices is projected to reach nearly 30 billion, and real-time applications, from telemedicine to autonomous vehicles, are now possible at scale.
    World-changing sustainability innovations are also shaping the tech landscape. Notably, structural battery composites are set to make electric vehicles and aircraft lighter and more efficient, reducing environmental impact while opening doors for extended-use applications. In energy, osmotic power—the ability to generate electricity from differences in water salinity—has moved from lab curiosity to practical pilot projects, pioneering a fresh approach to renewable energy. Green tech breakthroughs are not just about hardware; AI-driven analytics are optimizing energy usage in buildings and entire cities, helping meet aggressive global climate goals.
    One of the most fascinating trends is ambient computing, in which AI and IoT merge to create environments that anticipate needs and automate actions with minimal human involvement. Already, smart homes, retail inventory systems, and urban infrastructure are ben
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