For the past few years, we have been predicting what will happen next with AI. It’s a stupid game considering how fast this industry moves. But we’re on track and doing it all over again.
How did we score in the last round? 4 Hot Trends to Watch for in 2024 We pretty much hit the mark by including something called customized chatbots (we still haven’t (I was talking about what everyone now calls agents, the hottest thing in AI right now). Generate videos, and general purpose robots that can perform a wider range of tasks.
So what will happen in 2025? Here are five ideas chosen by our AI team.
—James O’Donnell, Will Douglas Heaven, Melissa Heikkila
This article is part of MIT Technology Review’s “What’s Next” series, which looks across industries, trends, and technologies to provide a perspective on the future. You can read the rest here.
Stem cell therapy that works: 10 breakthrough technologies for 2025
A quarter of a century ago, researchers isolated powerful stem cells from embryos produced through in vitro fertilization. These cells could theoretically transform into any tissue in the human body, promising a medical revolution. Let’s think about it. All broken parts are replacement parts.
However, stem cell science did not proceed smoothly. Even though scientists quickly learned to create these do-it-yourself cells without embryos, coaxing them into truly functioning adult tissues proved to be more difficult than anyone had guessed. It turns out. But now, stem cells are finally on the brink of birth. Please read the full text.
Stem cell therapy is one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2025, an annual list of emerging technologies. Check out the rest of the list and vote for the prestigious 11th breakthrough. Voting deadline is April 1st.