Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• 61% of C-suite leaders expect the pace of technology disruption to accelerate even further in 2024, and 76% see generative AI as more of an opportunity than a threat and more beneficial to revenue growth than costs reduction. Datanami
• In the coming years, China's modernization will face challenging economic readjustments, potentially exacerbating frictions between different social groups and classes, not least under the impact of disruptive emerging technologies. Friends of Socialist China
• Australia and its partners have clearly followed similar strategies when enhancing defence innovation and the development of emerging and disruptive technologies. War on the Rocks
• AI will lead to a wave of unemployment and economic disruption as it takes jobs worldwide, but others believe that the technology will create new job opportunities and spur economic growth by boosting worker productivity. Fortune
• As organizations within India and around the world grapple with the need for change, embracing sustainable development through disruptive technologies provides a pathway to reimagine business processes, reduce environmental footprints, and contribute to the global effort to combat climate change. Yourstory
• Over the past decade, the affordances of technology have offered potential avenues to altering the way learners can continue their pursuit of education during disruptions. MDPI
• Graphite is on the U.S. Geological Survey's list of critical minerals - minerals that are necessary for advanced technologies but at risk of supply disruptions. Yahoo News
• Tata Projects' ambitions align with the global push to enhance semiconductor production capabilities, which has gained prominence due to supply chain disruptions and the need to bolster domestic production for critical technologies. Inventiva
• As the global economy experiences exponential technological disruption, companies must harness advanced innovations not only for driving operational efficiency but also for attracting and retaining talent by providing an engaging employee experience. Techiexpert.com
• As generative AI and other disruptive technologies continue to accelerate in 2024, embracing digital transformation in the procurement space will be imperative for success. Spend Matters
• In the dynamic world of blockchain technology, where innovation and disruption coalesce, Russia's landscape emerges as a cradle of creativity and ingenuity. Cryptopolitan
• The true possibilities of generative AI began to reveal themselves to the world beyond Silicon Valley in 2023, leaving many industries either bracing for disruption, jumping on the technology as rapidly as possible, or both. Rolling Stone
• NATO Science & Technology Organization broadly classifies emerging and disruptive technologies for defence into autonomy, AI, and data. SpringerLink
• The broader global technology sector is facing its own challenges, spurred on by economic disruption, inflation, and a wave of layoffs at the beginning of 2023. IT Pro
• As the adoption of AI and other technologies continues to expand, it will transform how we perform work with the potential to disrupt 83 million jobs globally and create 69 million new roles by 2025. IBM Blog
• Ride-sharing services, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, social media, artificial intelligence and cloud services, exemplified by Amazon Web Services, all highlight the transformative power of digital disruption. Business & Financial Times
• The key predictions for the direction of the media industry into 2024 and beyond are: Generative AI is the most disruptive technology breakthrough of the last decade. Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News - exchange4media
• VR technology has the potential to disrupt not only the education sector but also retail and banking industries in the coming years. Game Is Hard
• Technology disruptions and socioeconomic uncertainties require the willingness to act boldly and strategically enhance resilience over ad hoc responses. Spiceworks
• Using cutting edge technological disruptions, Wiom paves the way for a future where connectivity knows no boundaries, where dreams can be realised, and where every Indian can harness the transformative power of the internet. Inc42 Media
• Gartner's latest Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies has identified a number of disruptive technologies that will affect business and society for the next two through 10 years. ITPro Today: IT News, How-Tos, Trends, Case Studies, Career Tips, More

Last updated: 05 February 2024