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title: "EP #217 2026 Predictions: AI Automates Knowledge Work, Autonomous Robots & AI CEO Billionaires"
description: 2026 predictions on AI automating knowledge work, autonomous robots, and the rise of AI CEOs creating the next wave of billionaires.
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# [EP #217 2026 Predictions: AI Automates Knowledge Work, Autonomous Robots & AI CEO Billionaires](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/2026-ai-predictions)

 Written by [Peter H. Diamandis](https://www.diamandis.com/podcast/author/peter-h-diamandis) | Dec 19, 2025 8:00:00 AM

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