Here’s how technology has changed the world since 2000
Nov 18, 2020 · Technology has changed major sectors over the past 20 years, including media, climate action and healthcare. The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers, which just …
How technology convergence is redefining the future
Jan 21, 2025 · The convergence isn’t always apparent at first glance. Take spatial computing – the technology that helps machines understand and interact with physical space. Spacial …
Explainer: What is quantum technology and what are its benefits?
Jul 3, 2024 · Quantum technology is based on the principles of quantum mechanics. These are the laws of physics that apply to sub-atomic particles, going back to the work of physicists …
Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact - MIT News
Jan 17, 2025 · In this article, we look at why this technology is so resource-intensive. A second piece will investigate what experts are doing to reduce genAI’s carbon footprint and other …
Introducing the MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium
Feb 3, 2025 · At MIT, the technology has become a campus-wide priority, connecting researchers, students, and industry leaders to solve complex challenges and uncover new …
What do we know about the economics of AI? - MIT News
Dec 6, 2024 · If technology helps generate economic growth, then fast-paced innovation might seem ideal, by delivering growth more quickly. But in another paper, “ Regulating …
How AI and other technology changed our lives – a timeline
Mar 14, 2024 · Its underlying technology, blockchain, revolutionized the concept of digital transactions by providing a secure, transparent, and decentralized method for peer-to-peer …
A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce
May 21, 2025 · We’ve all felt the sting of guilt when fruit and vegetables go bad before we could eat them. Now, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and …
These are the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 - The World …
Jun 25, 2024 · Immersive technology for the built world and AI-driven blended reality tools could have critical parts to play in its cleaner future, helping anticipate challenges and optimize …
8 ways technology will impact our lives in the future
Jan 18, 2023 · Technology will be a vital tool for creating a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world, but what changes can we expect to see? Panelists on the Technology for a More …