The beginning of a brand new yr presents an awesome alternative to mirror whereas additionally fascinated with 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 record of 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences that our reporters and editors assume can have the largest impression on the world within the years to come back. We started placing this record collectively in early summer time final yr, and have debated over it ever since.
Learn the complete record of our 10 Breakthrough Applied sciences, and if you happen to’re serious about listening to extra about what did and didn’t make the minimize this yr, tune into our LinkedIn Reside at the moment at 14:30 EST, which you’ll register for right here. You may also vote for the eleventh expertise you assume is lacking from our shortlist right here—we’ll be revealing the winner in April.
The record is entrance and heart in our newest print concern, which is all about innovation and contains some fascinating tales, akin to:
+ Scientists have spent many years making an attempt 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 up its largest problem: noise. Except noise could be tamed, a quantum pc won’t ever surpass what a classical pc 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 folks discover security. Learn the complete story.
+ The race to supply uncommon earth supplies. China has dominated the marketplace for uncommon earth components, however US scientists and corporations 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 convey much more motion.
Tech normally strikes a lot sooner than regulation, with lawmakers more and more challenged to remain up to the mark 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 when it comes to coverage, however senior tech coverage reporter Tate Ryan-Mosley has damaged down what it’s essential know into 4 takeaways. Learn the complete story.
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