In the world of technology, something new is introduced every year. The term “metaverse” began to resound throughout all industries in 2022, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a growth in cyberattacks and ransomware, the digital world also got more hostile, highlighting the need for global protective measures to be upgraded.
Metaverse
Many individuals found it difficult to understand the idea of the metaverse after Facebook formally changed its name to “Meta” to reflect its metaverse goals. A number of metaverse solutions that rely on augmented reality or virtual reality to give users an immersive experience were quickly adopted as a result of Covid-19. Imagine The Sims in real life, of course wearing custom-made goggles. But as we go into Web 3.0 and (hopefully) move past the era of the slate phone, that may change in the years to come. Blockchain allows users to transact in the metaverse just like they would in the real world.
Synthetic intelligence
This year, machine learning and artificial intelligence have taken the world by storm. In November, an AI model called ChatGPT was made available to the general public for testing. Based on your prompts, the AI model can write content surprisingly well. Additionally, in the second half of 2022, a lot of AI-based apps like Lensa AI, which produce artwork and portraits of users based on their photos, became quite popular. Meta’s AI programme demonstrated how such technologies can be used to enhance human life while also learning from humans and offering solutions. According to another study, AI may one day enable us to have conversations with our pets. Although AI’s peak is still a long way off, it’s progressing more quickly than any of us could have predicted only a few years ago.
Cyberattacks
The internet is the new battlefield for conflict. Many harmful actors are eager to have access to people’s personal data as data protection capabilities become the primary indicator of a country’s soft power. The All India Institute Of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi was the target of one of the most important hacks that rocked India in the second half. After China was identified as the source of the purported ransomware attack, everything is back to normal. But this is a product of the times, and underdeveloped nations must make greater investments in data security. According to SafeHouse Tech, ransomware attacks rose by 51% in just the first half of 2022.
Cryptocurrencies: Are they dead?
The volatility and unpredictability of cryptocurrencies have long been predicted by analysts. But as the globe began to open up again, what had seemed a necessity for everyone in the wake of Covid-19 quickly lost popularity. However, cryptocurrency is still alive because it’s absolutely feasible that users will soon join the ecosystem once again. But as of right moment, cryptocurrencies do appear to be largely extinct. For instance, the price of Bitcoin decreased by 75% during the year. One of the biggest bitcoin exchanges, FTX, has also failed. But before you dismiss cryptocurrencies entirely, remember that having options is always a good thing.
Robots
Everyone enjoys robots, right? San Francisco has abandoned its idea to permit robots to murder people if necessary. While it may sound frightening, robots are useful in a variety of fields. Specialized robots that are enabled by advanced AI models to do certain tasks could replace mundane jobs that pay poorly and require strenuous human exertion. The future appears to be rather robotic, from the robots that are already producing French fries to those that Tesla is building to replace its employees. This year, we also chatted with the most sophisticated humanoid robot in the world about what it’s like to be a robot, how it plans to rule the world, and other topics.
