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Era1760-1870 1870-1947 1947-1983 1983–20242024 - ???? 
RevolutionMechanization Mass productionAutomation  ConnectivityCognitive
Iconic invention Steam engine Electricity and assembly lines Electronics and IT Internet and smart phone AI 
Steam engine  Revolutionized production, shifting labour from hand tools to machines. The era of big factories, mass production and mass consumption.The era of automation, and the beginning of robotics transforming job roles. The information age connects people and information, globalizing both commerce and workforces. Large language models and generative AI fundamentally alter how information is processed and decisions are made and how quickly output is generated.