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Industry 4.0 (jan 1, 2000 – 19h 52min, jun 27, 2026 y)

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, or Industry 4.0, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularised in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.

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jan 1, 2000
19h 52min, jun 27, 2026 y
~ 26 years