"Several years ago, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels began sharing predictions on how technology would likely impact our lives the following year. In the past, he has foreseen the impact of digital technology in sports, AI assistants in developer productivity, machine learning embedded in production lines, and 'fem tech' in women's health. As CTO since 2005, he occupies a unique perch to see-and even shape-what's next."
"Quantum-safe becomes the only safe: With bad actors now harvesting data in anticipation of quantum's arrival, the window for proactive defense is closing. Defense technology changes the world: Defense contractors are flush with capital and acting more like startups, compressing the timeline from battlefield to civilian applications of the technology. Personalized learning meets infinite curiosity: For most of human history, only the wealthy could afford a personal tutor or coach. That's about to change."
Companion robots will address loneliness among seniors and people with cognitive or other health challenges, reshaping companionship for vulnerable populations. Developers who combine science, art, and engineering will gain prominence as polymath practitioners drive innovation. Quantum-safe cryptography and proactive defenses become essential as adversaries harvest data ahead of quantum computing advances. Defense contractors are operating with startup-like speed, accelerating transfer of military technologies to civilian markets. Personalized learning and scalable one-to-one tutoring will expand access beyond the wealthy. AI and military tools present dual-use risks depending on user intent, but prospects for personalized learning and developer productivity are optimistic.
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