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The characteristics of late-stage UX:

1. Automation: AI automates an increasing part of our jobs and reduces demand for designers in certain markets.
2. Saturation: Supply of designers outstrips demand. Market is still uncertain.
3. Commoditization: Focus on scalability and standardization over differentiation and delight.
4. Financialization: Greater influence of financial health, shareholders interests, and business metrics in design decisions.
5. Disintegration: Lack of trust in digital products makes users either skeptical, complacent, or susceptible to exploitation.

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