Let’s discover together, in this dedicated article, which are the emerging technologies that will revolutionize the technology sector during this year
New technologies are opening up new possibilities and challenges in different sectors. Today’s article aims to address the next developments of user and business transformation in 2024, starting from the Capgemini study “TechnoVision 2024” which identifies and analyzes the main trends and innovations in the sector, also focusing attention on the new frontiers of gaming globally.
Generative AI: from large language models to scalability
In 2023, Gen AI’s Large Language Models (LLMs) were able to generate text, answer questions, translate languages, and much more. The great explosion that artificial intelligence technologies experienced in 2023 is destined to continue into the new year. In fact, it is estimated that by 2026 80% of companies will adopt Gen AI applications or LLM systems.
However, during 2024 we will see a new phase of the protocols, which will be progressively oriented towards smaller models. Therefore, “the small will be the new big”, claims Pascal Brier, member of the Group Executive Committee, referring to the trend that will see the development of smaller technologies, capable of raising the level of efficiency of IT structures , with an important impact on cost reduction.
Furthermore, in 2024 the aim is to transition from general-purpose models to specialized models, which can carry out small specific tasks, minimizing the phenomenon of “hallucinations”, i.e. those errors in the responses currently provided by generative AI. The objective, therefore, is to make AI more mature and accessible to users and especially to companies, without requiring sophisticated technical skills, aiming to resolve current scalability limits.
The new frontiers of mobile technology: rollable smartphones and digital rings
2024 will see the consolidation of mobile technology. The use of these devices has had a transformative impact on users’ habits, in their way of communicating and enjoying content. Suffice it to say that in Italy 41% of connected users are mobile-only, i.e. they use smartphones exclusively. New trends in mobile technology will particularly concern rollable smartphones and digital rings.
Rollable smartphones are devices that can be expanded or rolled up to fit the user’s needs. This allows you to have a larger screen when needed, but be able to fold it up and make it more compact when not needed. Digital rings, on the other hand, are devices that are worn like a ring and offer functionality similar to that of a smartphone. They can be used to make calls, send messages, monitor health and much more.
These high-tech gadgets are designed to be lightweight and discreet, allowing users to have access to their smartphone’s features right from their finger. Big companies in the sector such as Apple, Samsung and Vivo are already ready to launch their 5G solutions. Both of these trends represent an evolution in mobile technology, offering innovative tools to make life more convenient and connected.
Innovations in the gaming experience: blockchain and Web3
In the gaming industry, the success of mobile devices for gaming through native apps is confirmed, as demonstrated by the growing diffusion of mobile casinos in the online gambling sector. But the new developments of 2024 will still affect the tokenization of gaming assets, through the spread of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). They represent elements such as skins, characters and items in game environments that can be bought, sold and traded between players in a secure and transparent way, without the need for intermediaries. Furthermore, Blockchain technology can guarantee the provenance and authenticity of virtual objects, preventing fraud and counterfeiting.
Another interesting perspective concerns the creation of a decentralized ecosystem through the Web3 system which is bringing a real revolution in the gambling sector, offering new opportunities and advantages for enthusiasts. Players can now securely own and manage their virtual assets, such as characters, items and in-game coins.
This means that not only can they enjoy a more immersive and personalized gaming experience, but they can also profit from buying and selling such goods on the digital market. Beyond that, Web3 opens the door to creating and participating in decentralized games. This “play-to-earn” concept allows enthusiasts to earn real rewards for their effort and talent in gaming.
Cyber security: the advancement of quantum computing
In 2024, a real emerging transformation of cybersecurity standards is expected, which will undergo a transition towards new quantum models. While traditional computers use classical bits to process information, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in a state of superposition and entanglement.
These characteristics of qubits allow quantum computers to perform calculations much faster than traditional computers. However, this computing power can pose a threat to the cryptographic algorithms currently used to protect sensitive information. For example, the RSA public key encryption algorithm, which is widely used to secure online communications, could be vulnerable to quantum computer attacks.
To address this challenge, experts are working on developing stronger cryptographic algorithms, known as post-quantum cryptography, which make it difficult for quantum computers to solve cryptographic problems. We must also keep in mind that in 2023 the “Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act” was enacted in the USA which requires organizations to move towards PQC systems within a year.
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