#2 AGENTIC AI’s PRODUCTIVITY REVOLUTION – PART 2
Uses a combination of Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Generative AI (GenAI) to act autonomously to achieve specific goals.
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#1 GENERATIVE AI’s PRODUCTIVITY REVOLUTION – Part 1
The use of Generative AI (GenAI) including Large Language Models (LLM), Small Language Models (SLM), Open-Source AI Models, and an array of LLM-Powered Tools will grow at beyond exponential levels driving a productivity revolution and accelerating digital transformation across all industries.
#3 AUGMENTED THINKING AND MOVEMENT
Rapid advances in AI will accelerate Augmented Technologies, such as Augmented Thinking and Augmented Movement, to new levels of application.
#4 SEMIAUTONOMOUS AND FULLY AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES
The rapid growth of Semi-autonomous and Fully Autonomous Technologies will disrupt and transform numerous industries.
#5 ULTRA-INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC AGENTS (eAgent) TRANSFORMING HOW WE LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY
Exponential advances in LLMs, Generative AI, and Agentic AI are enabling the emergence of Ultra–Intelligent Electronic Agents that will redefine our relationship with AI and digital technologies.
#6 HIGH-SPEED STREAMING DATA ANALYTICS
The increasing Datafication of Everything driven by Generative AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Edge computing will drive the use of AI-enabled, High-Speed Streaming Data Analytics.
#7 AI DATA CENTERS AND DISTRIBUTED CLOUD PLATFORMS
Rapid advances in AI Data Centers, Distributed Cloud Computing Platforms and Services, along with Generative AI and Agentic AI applications, will increasingly form the backbone of an accelerating level of digital transformation.
#8 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE VIRTUALIZATION
The use of Hardware and Software Virtualization, including Storage, Applications, and Networking, is rapidly increasing.
#9 AR, VR, MR, AND DIGITAL TWINS
Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Digital Twins will move from rapid evolution to a revolutionary level of application.
#10 NEXT-GEN SOCIAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Social Business Applications are accelerating with a focus on increasing Engagement and Influence using AI-powered Behavior Analytics and Personality Profiles.
#11 EVERYTHING as-a-SERVICE (XaaS)
The growing use of the Virtualization for Processes and Services is enabling the expansion of “Everything as-a-Service” (XaaS).
#12 DATAFICATION OF EVERYTHING
The rapid advancement and widespread availability of networked sensors (IoT), edge computing, and wireless broadband—from 5G/6G to microsatellite mega-constellations—will significantly expand global personal and business connectivity, drive the Datafication of Everything, and help democratize AI.
#13 INTERNET OF EVERYTHING
The rapid convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), Edge Computing, Advanced Cloud Platforms, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and 5G/6G microsatellites is accelerating the emergence of the Internet of Everything (IoE).
#14 ADAPTIVE AND PREDICTIVE CYBERSECURITY
The exponential rise of Generative AI and Agentic AI has elevated Cybersecurity challenges increasingly driving the growth in Adaptive and Predictive Cybersecurity Systems, along with a new level of employee cyber education.
#15 IDENTIFICATION AND VARIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Organizations and users will increasingly adopt identification and verification technologies like Multi–Biometrics, Digital Keys, and Advanced Tokenization.
#16 WEB 3 DECENTRALIZATION
The use of Industrial Blockchains will accelerate across various industries, while Cryptocurrency, Digital Currency, and NFTs continue to grow, all fueling the trend toward Web 3 internet decentralization.
#17 INTELLIGENT MOBILE DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Smarter Smartphones and Tablets, powered by AI and connected via 5G/6G and Microsatellites, will increasingly serve as Intelligent Digital Platforms for mobile communication, collaboration, and innovation.
#18 AI-ENABLED ADVANCED MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Advanced Mobile Apps, Web Apps, and Super Apps—powered by Generative AI and Agentic AI will accelerate innovation in mobile applications.
#19 SMARTER MULTI-SENSORY WEARABLES
The growing use of Smart Wearables, equipped with Advanced Sensors, will increasingly offer personalized monitoring and diagnosis of physical and mental health issues, along with enhanced communication and collaboration capabilities.
#20 AI-ENABLED ROBOTICS AND ADVANCED AUTOMATION
Advanced AI-Enabled Robotics, advanced Humanoid Robots, and Cobots take Robotic Automation to a new level.
#21 GENERATIVE AI TRANSFORMS DIGITAL LEARNING
AI-Integrated Tele–Education, Remote Instruction, Online Learning, and Gamified Training will Transform Digital Learning.
#22 ADVANCED 3D PRINTING
Advances in 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) have shifting from rapid evolution to revolution, with applications expanding across an increasing number of industries.
#23 AUTONOMOUS AND SEMIAUTONOMOUS DRONES
Drones are reaching new levels of capability with AI-enabled Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous integration accelerating advanced applications across industries.
#24 SUSTAINABILITY ELEVATED BY AI ACCELERATED RENEWABLE ENERGY
The focus on Sustainability will continue to grow rapidly, elevated by advancements in AI, Energy Storage, Microgrids, Renewable Energy Technologies, Sustainable Fuels, Green Energy (including Green Hydrogen), and Electric Vehicles.
#25 GENOMICS, SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY AND BIOMANUFACTURING
Genomics, Gene Editing with CRISPR, mRNA technology, Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing will experience rapid growth.
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