The beginning of a brand new yr provides a fantastic alternative to replicate whereas additionally fascinated with what’s to come back. That’s very true for us, as this yr marks the one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of MIT Know-how Assessment.
And so it’s becoming that we kick off the yr with our annual checklist of 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences that our reporters and editors assume may have the largest impression on the world within the years to come back. We started placing this checklist collectively in early summer time final yr, and have debated over it ever since.
Learn the complete checklist of our 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences, and if you happen to’re desirous about listening to extra about what did and didn’t make the minimize this yr, tune into our LinkedIn Dwell at the moment at 14:30 EST, which you’ll register for right here. You too can vote for the eleventh know-how you assume is lacking from our shortlist right here—we’ll be revealing the winner in April.
The checklist is entrance and middle in our newest print problem, which is all about innovation and contains some fascinating tales, akin to:
+ Scientists have spent a long time attempting to unravel the intricate mysteries of the human urge for food. Now, they might be on the verge of lastly understanding how starvation works. Learn the complete story.
+ Quantum computing is taking over its greatest problem: noise. Until noise may be tamed, a quantum laptop won’t ever surpass what a classical laptop can do. Learn the complete story.
+ How electrical energy may assist to drive down the carbon footprint of cement manufacturing.
+ Machine studying helps researchers within the quest to forecast earthquakes in time to assist folks discover security. Learn the complete story.
+ The race to supply uncommon earth supplies. China has dominated the marketplace for uncommon earth parts, however US scientists and corporations are scrambling to catch up. Learn the complete story.
4 classes from 2023 that inform us the place AI regulation goes
2023 was a blockbuster yr for AI regulation, and this coming yr is assured to deliver much more motion.
Tech often strikes a lot sooner than regulation, with lawmakers more and more challenged to remain in control with the know-how itself whereas devising new methods to craft sustainable, future-proof legal guidelines.
So what did final yr educate us? And what’s across the nook? There’s a lot to attempt to keep on prime of when it comes to coverage, however senior tech coverage reporter Tate Ryan-Mosley has damaged down what it is advisable to know into 4 takeaways. Learn the complete story.
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