Technology never stands still. Over the last 20 years, we have seen rapid developments across all sectors of our society, from manufacturing to leisure and retail.
As just one example, the online gaming industry has been transformed since the early days of the first basic online roulette games to a thriving dynamic sector that fully embraces a variety of technologies. These range from new payment and banking systems enabling PayPal casinos to the latest virtual and augmented reality developments and 5G-powered live casino gaming.
So, what technological innovations and changes can we expect in 2023? Here are some of the biggest tech predictions for the year ahead:
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to advance rapidly in 2023 and become even more integrated into our everyday lives. Alongside the advances made in areas such as driverless vehicles and production lines, AI will continue to take over more clerical functions.
Virtual customer support AI is in its infancy, but will continue to be developed through 2023, as developers aim to provide more sophisticated and effective customer service AI. We can expect to see new developments in inventory management, accountancy and personal assistants, along with exciting experiments in the areas of art, literature and other forms of creativity.
5G rollout
The next generation of connectivity is being rolled out around the world and that will continue through 2023, extending the reach of 5G in developed economies and making an impact on other nations for the first time. Around 2,000 towns and cities in the US are serviced by 5G, but that number will grow rapidly throughout the year.
The importance of 5G cannot be underestimated. It is not simply about providing faster connections for mobile device users. It will facilitate many other developing technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), which connects household devices, as well as VR and AR and a host of innovations, such as virtual medical care.
Blockchain technology
Blockchain technology has always been the most interesting aspect of the digital currency sector. In 2023, we can expect to see an increase in the use of blockchain technology across a variety of sectors and industries, from finance to manufacturing.
In finance, blockchain tech has useful applications for asset tracking and digital payments, while in manufacturing, it can provide security and transparency as well as tracking products through every state of the manufacturing process. Expect to see blockchain technology appearing in offices, warehouses and even on farms throughout 2023.
Computing
2023 could turn out to be the year of cloud computing. The technology has been around for a while, but it is becoming more accessible, enabling companies and individuals to safely and conveniently store information, file taxes and manage customer relationships. All this will in turn be supported by the continuing rollout of 5G, which offers faster and more reliable online connections.
The other exciting breakthrough in computing is in the area of quantum computing. We are some years from the widespread adoption of quantum computing, but it is one of the most exciting pieces of technology in the story of humankind and potentially could transform our lives in even more significant ways than the internet or the smartphone.
There have been several breakthroughs and claims of breakthroughs in this field over the last few months. In 2023, we could see several more as competing companies, scientists and research facilities race to be the first to develop a truly accessible quantum computer, with all the implications for medical research, space travel and cryptography that the technology promises.
Robotics
One of the most dynamic technology sectors, robotics is predicted to become a $200bn industry by 2030. It can provide solutions to a range of problems and will become more prevalent through 2023. The ongoing labor shortages affecting many economic sectors will lead to increased introduction of robotic technology in factories and warehouses. As this technology becomes increasingly accessible, it will be integrated alongside human workers or used to fulfill mobile roles.
Summary
The global economy and modern society face a variety of challenges from climate change to pandemics and wealth inequality. Technology can offer solutions and can point the way towards a more sustainable world. While new technologies create ethical issues that cannot be avoided, there is a huge potential for major breakthroughs across a variety of technological frontiers. It will be exciting to find out which of these will occur in 2023.
Mabel is a talented author and journalist with a passion for all things technology. As an experienced writer for the 247 News Agency, she has established a reputation for her in-depth reporting and expert analysis on the latest developments in the tech industry.
