These technologies are in their early stages of development and practical application. These technologies include both emerging and developed technologies, along with older technologies that are finding new use. They are often disruptive and could change the status-quo. These technologies have many potential benefits.
IoT
IoT, emerging technologies and other tools can be used in many ways to improve our quality of living. Healthcare is one example of such a use. A smart button could be used for sending notifications to healthcare professionals regarding the status of infected areas. This would enable medical staff to respond faster to a patient's needs. Mass screening is another possible use. Smart thermometers can be used to monitor temperature and other body measurements in order to detect the severity of a flu epidemic.
The implementation of IoT within healthcare poses many challenges. The integration of different types of devices is one of the biggest obstacles. It can be challenging to implement medical equipment technology because they do not share common standards. Also, IoT applications can be expensive to develop. If the solution solves a problem, it is worth the investment.
AI
Recent research has looked at policy debates around emerging technologies, including AI. Researchers studied how AI and other emerging technologies were framed in policy documents. They discovered that the traditional technology policy frameworks were geared towards economic growth and competitiveness while newer technology frames focus on societal challenges as well as the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. This study provides a new perspective on AI policy, and its place in national and international policy dialogues.
AI and related technology are rapidly evolving in many areas, but they often lag behind human professionals. AI and related technologies can be extremely helpful in answering "what", but they lack the ability to answer "why" or "how" questions. AI technology can be used to aid analysts in answering questions about drivers and context. Human experts are still the most knowledgeable, but AI technology could help them.
Graph technologies
A handful of companies have already tapped into the power of emerging graph technologies, including Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Airbnb, Uber, and others. Some of these companies use the technology to create new products and services and enhance the customer experience. Others, such as NASA and eBay, rely on the technology to improve the competitiveness of their businesses.
Graph technology is a powerful link between massive amounts of data and critical business insights. It will provide a competitive advantage for companies across industries. Companies can identify complex relationships within data, solve logistic challenges and uncover financial fraud.