The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Frontiers, has released its Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023 report.
These were the 10 emerging technologies in 2023, according to the World Economic Forum report
This annual report, informed by an international panel of experts, showcases technologies expected to have a substantial positive influence on society in the next three to five years.
The selection, made from nearly 100 candidates, was based on novelty, applicability, depth, and power.
This year’s report, for the first time, includes a qualitative analysis of each technology’s impact on people, the planet, prosperity, industry, and equity.
This broader scope, incorporating insights from over 90 experts across 20 countries, provides a comprehensive perspective on how these technologies might reshape various aspects of society.
The top 10 emerging technologies listed in the report are:
- Flexible Batteries: Innovations in power storage that could revolutionise device design and energy efficiency.
- Generative Artificial Intelligence: AI’s growing influence in creative and analytical processes across sectors.
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Advances in eco-friendly fuels aiming to reduce the environmental impact of air travel.
- Designer Phages: Developments in medical research targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Metaverse for Mental Health: Virtual reality applications offering new approaches in mental health care.
- Wearable Plant Sensors: Agricultural technology for enhanced crop monitoring and management.
- Spatial Omics: Biomedical research tools providing comprehensive cellular function data.
- Flexible Neural Electronics: Innovations in neuroscience for studying and interacting with the brain.
- Sustainable Computing: Eco-friendly approaches in technology development and usage.
- AI-facilitated Healthcare: AI applications set to improve healthcare efficiency and patient care.
The report highlighted the urgent need for policies that connect science, technology, and entrepreneurship to protect those impacted by technology upheavals.
It also addressed the importance of ethical guidelines in AI development and public trust, highlighting the significance of managing AI’s influence on human behaviour.
