7 Technology Trends for 2023

The technology boom continues and expands, surprising mankind with ever more impressive and innovative developments. And it's not just a matter of watching science fiction novels come to life. Today's technological trends are shaping the way we will live, work and have fun in the future. 

Until recently, self-driving cars were considered science fiction, but today they are being tested around the world and many experts predict they will be commonplace within a year. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will continue their revolutionary march into new industries, from education to healthcare and construction. The Internet of Things (IoT) is set to grow exponentially, and 5G technology will be the main driver of artificial intelligence (AI). So, what are the most notable tech trends for 2023?

Extended Reality Technology (XR)

This term is used to describe the symbiosis of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). In 2023, XR is becoming increasingly popular in mainstream entertainment, but is also actively conquering other niches. Thus, marketers are beginning to take advantage of XR’s ability to create an immersive and interactive experience for their users. The XR tool can engage users in a unique way and provide them with valuable information about a particular product or serv.

Another atypical area of XR application is medicine where the technology is used for medical training, patient education and therapeutic practices aimed at maintaining mental health.

Despite its widespread association with entertainment, XR can have a major impact on the education sector. Spectacular and immersive digital reality can make the learning process more engaging and interactive, helping students to better perceive and retain information. XR can also be useful in teaching complex practical skills and tasks, such as surgery or engineering.

5G

The next generation of mobile internet connections – 5G networks – will become more affordable. As the technology spreads to new countries and regions, it will make faster, more reliable and better wireless communications more accessible. The global rollout of 5G technology also promises to accelerate the transition to new, truly revolutionary solutions such as smart cities, online healthcare or self-driving taxis. Although 5G is only a new telecoms standard, it is one of the fundamental pillars of the future of humanity. Once 5G covers the entire planet, it will change the way we do many everyday things, from hailing a taxi and buying groceries to conducting business and running transcontinental corporations.

Artificial Intelligence

The most popular trend of the year is artificial intelligence (AI). For several years now, the world's inventors, businessmen and politicians have been debating what this technology will bring to humanity. The range of possibilities is dramatic – from eternal life and prosperity to total destruction. The use of AI, combined with the unprecedented amounts of data produced by humanity, can have truly revolutionary consequences. In medicine, AI can develop highly effective personalised treatment plans and health strategies; in education, it can analyse patterns and determine a person's development potential when choosing a career; in public safety, it can detect criminals, predict dangers and sometimes save lives.

AI algorithms can make fundamental predictions, identify risks and assess feasibility many times more efficiently than humans, as well as draw pictures, write children's stories and even imitate emotions.

People will marry biorobots developed using AI technology. People will travel and have family holidays with robots that are customised to their owners’ needs and desires. Scientists and philosophers are seriously considering the ethics of human-AI relationships.

3D Printing

 An artificial heart, personalised toys, military equipment, steaks, rocket engines and houses. This diverse list has one thing in common: it was all made with a 3D printer. The revolutionary technology makes production faster and cheaper. The 3.5 metre Icon Vulcan II 3D printer can build a house in less than 24 hours. And the 3D printer with Powder Bed Fusion technology created by Ukrainian developers from TitanEra is able to assemble highly complex objects using a laser and has already coped with the production of a spacecraft hull for Spacebit.

Grand View Research predicts the construction 3D printing market will grow 91.5% annually through 2028.

Internet of Things

Connected devices and sensors that can collect data and exchange it instantly with each other are referred to collectively as the Internet of Things (IoT). Every year, the number of devices and applications that use this technology is growing – from smart speakers to industrial automation and logistics.

IoT devices are capable of collecting huge amounts of data and analysing and processing it in real time. From learning the algorithms of your heartbeat to analysing your productivity, political preferences or tendency to be overweight. Smart devices know all this about you. They can also help us automate routine tasks, optimise time and reduce costs.

Quantum Computing

Quantum computing, being a new form of computing, uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations. In 2023, this technology will be further developed to solve some of the most complex problems in science and engineering.

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise industries such as drug discovery, cryptography and climate modelling. Scientists say the technology's ability to model and study complex biological systems is revolutionary, leading to breakthroughs in medicine and biotechnology.

Autonomous Systems

Autonomous systems are machines that can operate and make decisions without human intervention. Today, this technology is widely used in transport, manufacturing and agriculture.Thanks to improvements in sensors, machine learning and artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles are becoming more common on our roads. This year, smart cars are expected to learn how to better navigate the road in difficult weather conditions and avoid collisions.

Well, 2023 is not over yet, and it has already become a year of impressive technological progress.

Not so long ago, simple image-processing programmes were mostly of interest to teenagers, but today millions of people around the world are talking to artificial intelligence with ChatGPT.

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has no plans to stop. It has confirmed investment in a number of AI-based products in a variety of areas. So, it seems that the AI revolution is only just beginning.

The same future awaits the other technologies on our list. At the same time, their development poses unprecedented challenges to humanity. It is now important to predict and assess their impact on society, how they will be used and by whom.

The European Parliament has already taken the first steps in this direction, and I hope we can all find a way to use these revolutionary changes to ensure a sustainable and just future.