The top 10 emerging technologies of 2024 from the perspective of the World Economic Forum

Eviralnews,, citing the World Economic Forum, the “Top 10 Emerging Technologies” report, which is considered a vital source of strategic information, was first published in 2011 and uses the insights of scientists, researchers and futurists to 10 technologies. to identify those that significantly affect societies and economies.

These emerging, transformative technologies are attractive to investors and researchers, and are expected to reach significant scale within five years.

The World Economic Forum expands its analyzes with the participation of more than 300 experts from the forum's Global Future Councils and a global network of more than 2,000 senior editors worldwide from top institutions through Frontiers (a leading publisher of academic research). .

The 10 emerging technologies of 2024 are as follows;

Artificial intelligence for scientific discoveries

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been used for research for many years, advances in deep learning, generative artificial intelligence, and underlying models have revolutionized the process of scientific discovery. Artificial intelligence is helping scientists create unprecedented connections and advances in understanding diseases, providing new materials, and increasing knowledge of the human body and mind.

Privacy-enhancing technologies

Protecting privacy while providing new opportunities for global data sharing and collaboration, “synthetic data” is set to change the way information is used with powerful applications in health-related research.

Reconfigurable smart surfaces

These innovative surfaces transform ordinary walls and surfaces into smart components for wireless communication while increasing energy efficiency in wireless networks. They hold promise for numerous applications, from smart factories to vehicular networks.

High-altitude platform stations

Using aircraft, balloons and helicopters, these systems can extend mobile network access to remote areas and help bridge the digital divide for more than 2.6 billion people worldwide.

Integrated measurement and communication

The emergence of 6G (sixth generation) networks facilitates the simultaneous collection and transmission of data. This technology enables environmental monitoring systems to contribute to smart agriculture, environmental protection and urban planning. Integrated communication and sensing devices also promise to reduce energy and silicon consumption.

All-in-one technology for the built world

By combining computing power with virtual and augmented reality, these technologies promise to rapidly improve infrastructure and daily systems. This technology allows designers and construction professionals to ensure greater accuracy, safety and sustainability by checking the consistency between physical and digital models.

Elastocalories

As the global temperature increases, the need for cooling solutions increases. By offering higher efficiency and lower energy consumption, elastothermals release and absorb heat under mechanical stress, offering a sustainable alternative to current technologies.

Carbon absorbing microbes

Engineered organisms convert greenhouse gas emissions into valuable products such as biofuels, offering a promising approach to mitigating climate change.

Alternative feed

Protein feeds for livestock, derived from single cell proteins, algae and food waste, can provide a sustainable solution for the agricultural industry.

Genomics for transplants

The successful implantation of genetically engineered organs into humans represents a significant advance in health care and gives hope to millions of patients awaiting transplants.