Ready for a paranoid view about how AI, deepfakes, censorship, and the metaverse can be combined in a trust-destroying and damaging way? Read on! During a discussion I had with an analytics executive, we talked about current trends in AI and technology and brainstormed how things could go bad. One scenario we landed upon is covered here.Note that I am NOT saying that I believe … [Read more...] about A Paranoid Future Scenario For AI
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Navigating the Future: Ten Tech Trends for 2024
The below is a short summary of my recent top ten technology trends for 2024 forecast. As a strategic futurist, I immerse myself in emerging technologies, examining their potential to reshape organizations and society. Each year, I predict trends that will define the future, and 2024 promises to be a year of extraordinary advancements. 2024: From Science Fiction to Science … [Read more...] about Navigating the Future: Ten Tech Trends for 2024
The Rise of Hyper-Real Digital Actors
The below is a summary of my article about human digital twins. The MetaHuman Creator from Epic Games allows users to generate highly realistic and customizable 3D digital humans. With precision over features and expressions, MetaHumans have enormous potential to transform entertainment and corporate training. Epic demonstrated MetaHuman's new iPhone-based facial animation … [Read more...] about The Rise of Hyper-Real Digital Actors
Are We Still Talking About the Metaverse?
It wasn't that long ago that Metaverse was being mentioned constantly. If an executive even tangentially linked to a video game company was asked about the future, there was mention of the Metaverse. The Challenge of Defining the Metaverse It's the "next best thing", and, like VR, companies are doing everything in their power to make sure it doesn't take off. That's if they can … [Read more...] about Are We Still Talking About the Metaverse?
GITEX Global
GITEX Global is one of the largest and most renowned technology events in the world, typically held annually in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don't have specific information about the event scheduled for November 1-2, 2023. However, I can provide some general information about GITEX and what you can expect from such an … [Read more...] about GITEX Global