The beginning of a brand new yr presents a fantastic alternative to mirror whereas additionally fascinated by 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 Overview.
And so it’s becoming that we kick off the yr with our annual listing of 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences that our reporters and editors suppose could have the largest impression on the world within the years to come back. We started placing this listing collectively in early summer time final yr, and have debated over it ever since.
Learn the complete listing of our 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences, and in case you’re fascinated with listening to extra about what did and didn’t make the reduce this yr, tune into our LinkedIn Reside at this time at 14:30 EST, which you’ll register for right here. You may also vote for the eleventh expertise you suppose is lacking from our shortlist right here—we’ll be revealing the winner in April.
The listing is entrance and heart in our newest print situation, which is all about innovation and consists of some fascinating tales, reminiscent of:
+ 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. Except noise may be tamed, a quantum laptop won’t ever surpass what a classical laptop can do. Learn the complete story.
+ How electrical energy might assist to drive down the carbon footprint of cement manufacturing.
+ Machine studying helps researchers within the quest to forecast earthquakes in time to assist individuals 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 firms 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 carry much more motion.
Tech normally strikes a lot sooner than regulation, with lawmakers more and more challenged to remain in control with the expertise itself whereas devising new methods to craft sustainable, future-proof legal guidelines.
So what did final yr train us? And what’s across the nook? There’s a lot to attempt to keep on high of by way of coverage, however senior tech coverage reporter Tate Ryan-Mosley has damaged down what it’s worthwhile to know into 4 takeaways. Learn the complete story.
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