Vice President of Emerging Tech Portfolio, Brian Hopkins, discusses top emerging technologies for 2024. Topics include AI impact on job automation, Gen AI tools, autonomous mobility, XR, Zero Trust Edge, and building trust in tech advancements.
The inclusion of autonomous mobility technologies signals a critical juncture for industry adoption and adaptation in urban logistics and commercial operations.
The imperative for organizations to prioritize security-related technologies highlights the importance of addressing potential vulnerabilities in the evolving AI-driven future.
Deep dives
Methodology Evolution in Identifying Top Emerging Technologies
The evolution of the methodology for identifying the top emerging technologies for 2024 involved a meticulous approach that integrated data analytics with research from analysts, client inquiries, academia investigations, and industry investments. By augmenting traditional methods with analysis from venture investment arms of major tech firms, the process yielded unique insights that uncovered previously overlooked technologies now deemed as ready for prime time.
Key Trends in AI Technologies from Research Insights
Research for the emerging technologies list highlighted three prominent trends, particularly focusing on the evolving landscape of AI technologies. Despite the emphasis on task automation, understanding its translation into job replacement remains complex. The challenges around mastering Gen AI have intensified, necessitating robust infrastructure and governance due to continuous technological iterations. Moreover, the imperative for organizations to prioritize security-related technologies signals the importance of addressing potential vulnerabilities in the evolving AI-driven future.
Benefit Horizon Organization of Emerging Technologies List
The classification of emerging technologies into benefit horizons offers clients a clear perspective on when tangible returns can be expected. Short-term horizons, spanning one to two years, encompass technologies ripe for immediate benefits, while mid-term horizons extend benefits over two to five years. Long-term horizons, beyond five years, indicate technologies requiring substantial groundwork before delivering tangible value, prompting clients to assess risk and readiness levels for adoption.
Expansion into AI Agents and Autonomous Mobility Technologies
The integration of AI agents marks a progression towards enhanced interactive capabilities beyond conversational AI, extending to task-oriented functionalities facilitating efficient task execution. Notably, the emergence of agent-based architectures underscores a paradigm shift in software design, leveraging AI models to streamline varied processes. Furthermore, the inclusion of autonomous mobility technologies reflects a shift towards versatile transport solutions impacting urban logistics and commercial operations, signaling a critical juncture for industry adoption and adaptation.
The pace of technology innovation can make it hard to keep an eye on the tech horizon. In this episode, Vice President of Emerging Tech Portfolio Brian Hopkins walks through this year’s list of the top 10 emerging technologies, describing when each technology will bring value to users.
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