The world is witnessing an astonishing and accelerating development in the field of technology, yet experts predict that there will be drastic shifts in the year 2020 that could significantly affect the course of our lives, according to a report by technology website Venturebeat.
Here is a look at the top 10 expected tech trends:
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life, driven by the emergence of influential voice systems such as Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.
In 2020, experts anticipate a breakthrough in artificial intelligence, including its use in computerized emotion and visual recognition.
Online shopping
Selling online is hot but not many apps support it.
For example, Amazon recently launched the Amazon Go application, but with the emergence of the fifth generation of Internet networks and the use of more sensors and optical technologies, this sector is expected to witness a remarkable development in 2020.
advanced computer processors
The year 2020 will see the need for advanced and more efficient computing devices given that a plethora of new applications are powered by sensors and artificial intelligence models that are constantly evolving.
Several companies have begun producing advanced chips that are able to deal with the increasing demand, and that mimic the structure of the brain and process artificial intelligence algorithms.
Quantum computing
The report predicted that the year 2020 will be the beginning of the era of quantum computing. As the flow of data increases, quantum computing is expected to contribute more to the major problems that occupy societies, such as energy and health care.
In 2020, the ability to handle big data for cancer treatment, nuclear power control, DNA analysis and more will be needed.
Companies such as IBM, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and Alibaba have made tangible strides toward quantum computing.
Aerospace Technologies
Humanity will begin returning to space in 2020, driven in large part by the private sector.
Since the Cold War, technological progress has slowed. Notable companies now making headway in space include SpaceX and Blue Origin.
SpaceX is developing its Starship rocket, while private enterprises are making progress in space.
Spacecraft may shorten intercontinental flights to between 20-30 minutes, according to the report.
A new era of the Internet
The year 2020 will witness intense competition between the United States and China over the fastest supply to consumers of fifth generation (5G) technology.
Another hot topic is Starlink Broadband technology.
Through these technologies, up to 2,500 satellites will be launched in 2020, and this represents a new era of broadband Internet, and this number is expected to grow to 12,000 satellites by 2023.
digital healthcare
Digital healthcare in 2020 is expected to witness a lot of innovation, such as the use of technology in genetic analysis to detect diseases and provide ways to prevent them.
According to the report, the development of artificial intelligence will improve the quality of treatment in 2020. It will be used to diagnose medical images captured through MRI, CT scans and X-rays.
Startups Enlitic and Zebra Medical Vision are showing significant progress in this regard.
Crop farming technology
In agriculture, many companies are emerging that offer products that use artificial intelligence, computer vision, and big data.
In 2020, it will become common to monitor crop growth through computer vision.
Robots that will grow plants and fruits will become more common. Agricultural companies will also seek to improve the efficiency of crop growth, even indoors, by developing their capabilities in the field of technology.
Autonomous driving technology
Autonomous leadership is one of the most important topics, and it has not yet reached the fifth level (complete control), but it is making progress, in light of the great interest given by leading companies in this field.
During this year, it seeks to upgrade from the second or third level of self-driving to the fifth. Among these companies are Prophesee (France), Perceptive Automata (USA).
Blockchain Data
With the growth of this sector, companies working in the field of payment and security that are developing anti-money laundering technologies are attracting attention.
One of these companies is IBM, which has already begun developing a program that specializes in blockchain.
In 2020, major organizations will introduce blockchain technology to prevent information leakage and online fraud.
Although there are concerns about the impact of this technological development on the workforce, the report finds that the new year will undoubtedly be a year of innovation, as people improve in the use of technology.