obsolescence
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So as AI continues to disrupt the software space, investors need to be nimble and seek out some of the areas where the fears about obsolescence are overblown.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
AI is reshaping entire industries, prompting fears of lost jobs and human obsolescence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
The film vaults across eight decades, but tonally it’s as still as a rabbit snare, letting the audience creep up to its theme of human obsolescence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
One day the mighty data centre could be toppled into obsolescence by the humble smartphone, said Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas on a recent podcast.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
So will those who favor the modern trend to built-in obsolescence, for chemical control is self-perpetuating, needing frequent and costly repetition.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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Power Suffix: -escence
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