But like comic book and animation aficionados who have seen their pet art forms taken over by cute, anthropomorphic animals, artificial intelligence geeks must be getting anxious.
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And over the long term, as the rich world ages, it will be ever more anxious to share in the fruits and advantages offered by younger workforces in the developing world.