Trend lists

Climate change, sustainability technologies, and urban design are transforming cities. This report section will cover the trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on regarding the evolution of city living in 2023. For instance, smart city technologies—such as energy-efficient buildings and transportation systems—are helping to reduce carbon emissions and improve quality of life. At the same time, the effects of a changing climate, such as increased extreme weather events and rising sea levels, are putting cities under greater pressure to adapt and become more resilient. This trend is leading to new urban planning and design solutions, such as green spaces and permeable surfaces, to help mitigate these impacts. However, social and economic inequality must be addressed as cities seek a more sustainable future.

The computing world is evolving at breakneck speed due to the introduction and increasingly widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, quantum supercomputers, cloud storage, and 5G networking. For instance, IoT enables ever more connected devices and infrastructure that can generate and share data on a massive scale. At the same time, quantum computers promise to revolutionize the processing power needed to track and coordinate these assets. Meanwhile, cloud storage and 5G networks provide new ways to store and transmit data, allowing for more novel and agile business models to emerge. This report section will cover the computing trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

From human-AI augmentation to "franken-algorithms," this report section takes a closer look at the AI/ML sector trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023. Artificial intelligence and machine learning empower companies to make better and faster decisions, streamline processes, and automate tasks. Not only is this disruption transforming the job market, but it is also affecting society in general, altering how people communicate, shop, and access information. The tremendous benefits of AI/ML technologies are clear, but they may also present challenges for organizations and other bodies looking to implement them, including concerns around ethics and privacy.

Data collection and usage have become a growing ethical issue, as apps and smart devices have made it easier for companies and governments to gather and store massive amounts of personal data, raising concerns about privacy and data security. The use of data can also have unintended consequences, such as algorithmic bias and discrimination. The lack of clear regulations and standards for data management has further complicated the issue, leaving individuals vulnerable to exploitation. As such, this year might see efforts ramped up in the push to establish ethical principles to protect the rights and privacy of individuals. This report section will cover the data usage trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.