The future is nearly here - and in the next 50 years, the United Kingdom will see a huge shift to AI that can do all of our boring tasks, with robot helpers to take on domestic care at home, says futurologist Tracey Follows

Imagine waking up in the year 2075, not to a blaring alarm but to simulated natural light and artificial birdsong, in sync with your circadian rhythm .

Instead of checking messages on your phone, your contact lenses display holographic images with all the relevant information you need for the day.

Turning to your wardrobe, you pick out an outfit that can give instant updates on your health and wellbeing thanks to tiny sensors woven into the fabric.

Your fridge already knows how many calories you need for the optimal breakfast, and your humanoid helper - who l

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