With the help of artificial intelligence, computers and machines have already begun to take over some jobs that we once thought could only be done by people. While artificial intelligence is already here and affecting the workforce in many ways, it’s still very much in its infancy stage. But what will the future of artificial intelligence look like? What advancements can we expect to see in the coming years? And how will these advancements affect our daily lives? This article explores those questions and more.
The Self-Driving Future
Self-driving cars aren’t a figment of our imagination. Cars with auto drive modes are already on our roads, and they can perform limited driving tasks all by themselves. Google, Tesla, and Uber are among those currently developing self-driving vehicles; many predict that these cars will be in use for commercial purposes within five years or so. But beyond autonomous driving, what else can we expect from future technologies? Read on for a brief glimpse into some of tech’s coolest new possibilities!
4D Printing
3D printing was already getting pretty cool, but there’s a new version that is completely mind-blowing. Meet 4D printing, which is essentially 3D printing plus an extra dimension. It works by using tiny capsules of liquid or gas that get added to 3D prints during production. The liquid can then change shape depending on temperature or other factors and that allows objects printed with it to shift over time as well.
For example, imagine changing your living room furniture based on your mood rather than being stuck with boring old couches. Pretty cool! Plus, you won’t need any power tools—just a touch of a button and some elbow grease will do it for you!
Augmented Reality
The concept of virtual reality (VR) has been around for quite some time, and developers have been working hard to make VR a consumer reality for years. The main obstacle has been price. Although there are cheaper VR glasses on the market today, they’re nowhere near as accessible or user-friendly as a simple smart phone. As mobile phones become more popular, widespread and affordable—and augmented reality apps (AR) gain popularity—we will begin to see people turn toward AR instead of VR in their everyday lives.
The result is that when someone wants information about something, they won’t be looking it up on their screen; instead, they’ll turn left and right until information magically appears on what is already there.
Who We Are – The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
The past two decades have brought significant changes in how we perceive and interact with technology. The introduction of smart phones and smart watches is just one example of how advanced technology has become a part of our everyday lives. And now, virtual reality glasses are quickly becoming mainstream. With future developments like quantum computing, biotechnology, genomics, and nanotechnology predicted to change the world even more than they already have – it’s obvious that there is no sign of tech slowing down anytime soon.
New advancements will continue changing our perception of what’s possible – from self-driving cars, artificial intelligence programs that make human-to-human interaction obsolete, to medical breakthroughs that make surgery a thing of the past.
Cloning and Regeneration
If you’re a Marvel fan, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Wakanda, a fictional country ruled by T’Challa that is host to some super-advanced technology—so advanced that Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) traveled there in an attempt to learn its secrets. Of course, T’Challa wouldn’t let Stark get his hands on any of Wakanda’s technology—but human cloning and regeneration might be different stories.
In fact, we may see human cloning within our lifetimes; more than 80 companies around the world are already working on ways to bring it about through induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). iPS cells function similarly to embryonic stem cells, but without destroying a human embryo during extraction.
3D Print Clothing and Digital Fabrication
3D printers have become increasingly popular in recent years, enabling users to print almost anything, including clothing. While some fabrics are hard or impossible to 3D print with today, other advances like nanotechnology and computer-controlled fibers could lead to a revolution in garment printing. The potential applications of such technology are massive.
For example, imagine putting on a pair of glasses that allow you to go into virtual reality without leaving your home. You could play interactive games or socialize with friends from anywhere by logging into their virtual worlds from your own augmented room. Such technology is already being developed, and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes mainstream.
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