At this point there’s no telling what will be accomplished with artificial intelligence (AI) in a year’s time. Speculation still grows in regards to what is mainly being focused on when it comes to technological growth. Here are some of the possibilities that are currently trending for the year 2020 and on.
Refining Business Processes
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is currently on a rise. This specific type of automation takes repetitive but necessary work and automates it. Tedious tasks like filing documentation and creating reports can all be done through technology while humans focus on more important tasks in their field.
Human and AI Bond
As time goes on, humans will become more familiar with working next to technology in their day to day work life. This will result in humans needing to reevaluate certain skills that technology can’t manage at this point in time. Skills such as design, strategy, communication and creative thinking. For some people that could mean learning a new skill. Predictions by IDC state “…by 2025, 75% of companies will be investing in employee retraining in order to fill skill gaps caused by the need to adopt AI”. This trend is so prevalent that if an employer is not investing in AI tools and training, you might question just how prepared they are for the organization to grow in the coming years.
Cybersecurity
With hacking and technical breaches becoming more frequent, it will challenge AI to be more advanced to be able to prevent these interferences. While these attacks are also powered by AI and advanced algorithms, it could be tough but not impossible to overcome. AI can be used to detect giveaway signs like fraudulent transactions or alerts when sensitive data has been breached. Because this is an increasing issue, simultaneously, the cost for cybersecurity and the demand of individuals who are skilled in cybersecurity will rapidly grow as time goes on.
Healthcare
It is predicted that by 2030, AI will be able to anticipate when a person is at risk of developing a chronic disease. Factors such as where we were born, where we live, where we work, what the local air pollution levels are all listed under the category of “The Social Determinants of Health” (SDOH), created by The World Health Organization. Since the discovery of this development, rates of diabetes, congestive heart failure and various other chronic diseases are now decreasing. These rates are expected to decrease even more over the years as the technology is perfected. 5G connection will also be a new addition to healthcare. Highly experienced doctors and surgeons from all over the world will be able to communicate and interact with on-going surgery procedures and guide less experienced doctors all through technology. This will benefit millions especially in disaster zones and developing countries. 5G will be able to train surgeons where education is limited.