The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. Those that don’t adapt, evolve and innovate will fall behind. It is essential that CIOs and senior IT leaders stay on top of the latest innovation to ensure their business remains agile and competitive in a challenging environment.
In this week’s edition of the Weekly Tech Dispatch, we cover the latest in artificial intelligence, brain mapping and more.
Scientists around the globe are working on many projects that could significantly impact the future. Some will make a medicine that saves lives; others may be part of the infrastructure that takes carbon out of the atmosphere; or still other technologies will transform agriculture and food sustainability, biopharmaceutical research, healthcare and medical technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a staple of sci-fi movies, but it is now emerging as a critical tool for business. The ability for AI to manage and analyze data, and to learn from experience and perform tasks with unparalleled efficiency will drive innovation and increase efficiency in a range of business operations.
For example, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for B2B business. These technologies enable companies to enhance training, streamline design processes and improve customer engagement using digital enhancements and immersive environments.
One such project comes from researchers at the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice who have developed an active, intelligent and bio-based plastic packaging to reduce bacterial growth and preserve the nutrient value of food. This innovation could reduce our reliance on fossil-fuel derived plastics and help to feed an increasingly hungry world.