Copyright: eurekalert.org – “Artificial Intelligence-Based Chatbot Created for Bioimage Analysis”

Scientists from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), together with a research team from Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, have developed an artificial intelligence-based software programme that can search for information and make recommendations for biomedical image analysis. This innovation streamlines the work of individuals using large bioimage databases, including life sciences researchers, workflow developers, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

The new assistant, called the BioImage.IO Chatbot and introduced in the journal Nature Methods, was developed as a response to the issue of information overload faced by some researchers. “We realised that many scientists have to process large volumes of technical documentation, which can become a tedious and overwhelming task,” explains Caterina Fuster Barceló, a researcher in the Department of Bioengineering at UC3M and one of the study’s authors. “Our goal was to facilitate access to data information while providing a simple interface that allows scientists to focus their time on bioimage analysis rather than programming,” she adds.

The chatbot can be a very useful tool, enabling researchers to perform complex image analysis tasks in a simple and intuitive manner. For example, if a researcher needs to process microscopy images using segmentation models, the chatbot can help select and execute the appropriate model.

The assistant is based on extensive language models and employs a technique called Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), which enables real-time access to databases. “The main advantage is that we do not train the model with specific information; instead, we extract it from up-to-date sources, minimising errors known as ‘hallucinations’, which are common inaccuracies in other AI models like ChatGPT,” adds Arrate Muñoz Barrutia, professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UC3M and another author of the study.[…]

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Dalith Steiger

AI Keynote Speaker
Global AI Thought-Leader & Influencer
Top Business Accelerator and Serial Entrepreneur
Amongst the Top 50 Women in Tech

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Dalith Steiger, co-founder of the award-winning SwissCognitive, World-Leading AI Network, and the CognitiveValley Foundation. She was born in Israel and grew up in Switzerland. Today, she is a global AI advisor and keynote speaker, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience in the field of AI around the world. She is also CEO of the Swiss IT Leadership Forum, and Member of the Advisory Council of digital-liberal.ch. Dalith sits in the jury of the Digital Economy Award as well as the START Hack, she is an advisor at Kickstart Innovation, a mentor at the Founder Institute, and teaches AI & Machine Learning in a CAS module at the Applied University of Luzern. Besides her drive for cognitive technologies, she is also a loving mother of two teenage girls, a passionate mountain biker and a big fan of high-heel shoes.

Awards – Dalith Steiger

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Top AI Voice, Onalytica 2021
Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers, The Awards Magazine, 2020
Top 10 Pioneering Women in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Management 360 London, 2019
Top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland, Bilanz, 2019

Publications – Dalith Steiger

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Wisdom From The Women Leading The AI Industry, With Dalith Steiger-Gablinger of SwissCognitive
We Have World-Class AI Research In Switzerland – Dalith Steiger-Gablinger Interview
AI, Innovation and Collaboration – Perspectives on Switzerland: Interview with Dalith Steiger

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Andy Fitze

AI Keynote Speaker
Pioneering Global Corporate Digital Strategist
Amongst the 100 Global Most Influential People in AI
Award-Winning CIO

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Andy Fitze, digital cognitive strategist, top global AI and digital transformation advisor for start-ups and enterprise boards, tactical leader, AI influencer and keynote speaker. With Dalith Steiger, Andy is the co-founder of the award-winning SwissCognitive, and the CognitiveValley Foundation. He is president of the Swiss IT Leadership Forum, member of the Board of Directors of ICTSwitzerland and SwissICT, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Service Management Partners. Andy is a lecturer and Member of the Strategic Advisory Board at Bern University of Applied Sciences. To share his 30 years of extensive knowledge and experience, he is often seen on global stages. He is also a passionate skipper on the oceans – providing him with a great balance for head and soul.

Awards – Andy Fitze

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Top 10 AI Influencer, AI Magazine
Top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland, Bilanz, 2023
Top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland, Bilanz, 2022
The most prominent Digital Futurists to watch out for in 2022
100 Global most influential people in AI, 2021
Top 100 Influencer – Who’s Who in RPA? Influential Voices & Brands – Sector AI & RPA, 2020
Top 100 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers, 2020
Top 10 CIO of the Decade, Confare and EY, 2020
Global AI 25 Influencer – Place 13^th, 2019
Forbes Top 50 Digital Leaders DACH, 2018
Top 15 Global Digital Transformation Influencers on Twitter, 2017
Swiss CIO Award for Best IT Manager in Switzerland in 2015
IT Strategist – Swiss CIO Award 2012

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Copyright: medium.com – “Wisdom From The Women Leading The AI Industry, With Dalith Steiger-Gablinger of SwissCognitive”

Understanding the Power of Technology: It’s crucial for women in AI to grasp the potential of technology and articulate its implications for their businesses. This understanding enables effective communication and decision-making in this tech-driven world.

As part of our series about the women leading the Artificial Intelligence industry, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dalith Steiger-Gablinger.

Dalith Steiger-Gablinger is an AI investor, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of SwissCognitive. As an AI strategist, innovator, and investor, she advises various companies and actively participates in boards, AI accelerator programs, and mentors young girls in tech. Dalith delivers insightful keynotes worldwide, drawing from her extensive experience and knowledge. Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds joy in mountain biking and spending time with family and friends.

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Can you share with us the ‘backstory” of how you decided to pursue this career path in AI?

Thank you for having me! I studied mathematics and information technology, although I faced many challenges with math during my schooling, leading me to drop out temporarily due to a lack of understanding. Upon returning and taking a mathematics course with a different teacher, I was able to grasp the subject. This experience taught me the importance that clear communication is key to understanding, and if someone doesn’t understand something, it’s the mistake of the messenger, not the receiver. This became an important backbone to my future career pursuits in AI.

I then started a career in the banking industry as a software developer 28 years ago. I was just one of the two women in this male-dominated field in the Zurich area, where I quickly became valued for my ability to bridge communication gaps between the IT and business teams.

About 10 years ago, I then attended a Gartner event in Barcelona where I was introduced to the concept of the “Digital Employee”. The Digital Employee is a conversational system powered by AI that can interact with users in order to accomplish a wide range of business tasks. Recognizing its immense potential, I was inspired to start my journey into the complex, and growing AI space.

And it turns out I wasn’t the only Swiss professional becoming drawn into the field of AI. The unique talents and attributes of Switzerland’s business community meant that we had the brain and technology power to quickly become globally competitive. This realization prompted the founding of SwissCognitive, where I currently work as a Global AI Strategist, facilitating knowledge exchange among companies and advise them on AI strategies and investments.

What lessons can others learn from your story?

The pivotal lesson from my experience is to challenge assumptions about oneself and the information received. Many women may doubt their understanding, but it’s essential to challenge this mindset and advocate for clearer communication, especially in the world of emerging technologies. Remember, if something isn’t clear, it’s not solely the individual’s fault; instead, it’s crucial to prompt the communicator to explain in simpler terms.

One instance where I shifted from self-doubt to challenging the communicator was when I joined a select group of AI fund investors as an expert to help explain the AI landscape. Despite having ongoing meetings with older male investors and initially refraining from expressing my opinions, I eventually felt compelled to speak up in a particular situation. Although I felt insecure at that moment, when I did speak up, the investors acknowledged the value of my insights and responded by saying “Wow, you’re so right.” And then the dialogue flowed much more effectively and productively from there!

It’s important to keep in mind that encouraging dialogue with phrases like “Am I right?” fosters an environment where everyone can contribute and question the message. The transformation in Switzerland’s history of women’s voting is very recent compared to other counties, so the female voice is still growing here! In my role, now supporting women and entrepreneurship in this critical AI space, I am always encouraging women of the need to challenge assumptions and promote equality.

Can you tell our readers about the most interesting projects you are working on now?

Currently, one of the most engaging projects I’m involved in is my ongoing effort to empower women entrepreneurs and the younger generation by raising awareness about the exciting potential of AI. Another one would be supporting AI startups in their strategy, growth and market entry. These activities include participating in keynote panels, engaging with students at universities, and connecting with the vibrant community we lead of over half a million AI enthusiasts on platforms like LinkedIn.

It’s crucial to invest in the younger generation and recognize the responsibility of the older generation in shaping their future. The intersection of that idea with cutting-edge technologies like AI is what I find most interesting today. I do this work through educating, giving lectures, and creating forums for collaboration and ideation.

Another dear project to me, is unleashing investments for AI startups. We mix and match these startups with investors, VC funds and corporate ventures to boost their success. Especially in Switzerland, we are proud to see that more and more Swiss investors are willing to invest into this particular growing tech scene. We see Switzerland turning more and more from a heritage culture to an investment culture, believing in its startup scene and enabling our innovation nation to become a startup nation.[…]

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AI Market Updates and Investor Insights – SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar

Welcome to the SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar, your go-to source for the latest updates on AI investments worldwide.

Our journey begins in Malaysia, where ByteDance is set to establish a $2.1 billion AI hub, marking a significant expansion in Southeast Asia. Despite a surge in the S&P 500, investors are becoming more selective with AI stocks, reflecting a nuanced market sentiment. IBM’s AI advancements are poised to boost its market share, earning a “buy” rating from Goldman Sachs.

Masayoshi Son of SoftBank reveals ambitious plans for AI, describing previous investments as merely a “warm-up” for his goal of creating artificial superintelligence. NATO’s $1 billion fund is making its first moves in AI and robotics, emphasizing defense innovation.

Navigating the complex landscape of AI ethics and regulation is crucial for investors, as transparency and explainability become paramount. Nvidia’s stock valuation sparks debate, while Baader Bank prepares to launch Europe’s first AI-enhanced ETF.

Oracle’s $1 billion commitment to AI and cloud services in Spain, alongside AI’s transformative potential in emerging markets, showcases the technology’s global impact. Japan’s AI-friendly regulations aim to attract top talent, and AI is revolutionizing real estate from investor opportunities to tenant experiences.

Samsung hints at entering the GPU market, potentially challenging industry giants, while companies worldwide grapple with AI strategy and implementation for 2024.

Join us as we delve into these compelling narratives and explore the dynamic world of AI investments.

Previous SwissCognitive AI Investments Radar: Transformative AI Investments and Market Leaders.

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The AI Funding Fever’s Key Insights And Major Players – SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar

Welcome to the latest edition of the SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar, where we dive into the exciting world of AI investments. This week, our radar scans the globe, capturing the latest and most significant financial movements and strategic developments in the AI sector.

From Nvidia’s optimistic revenue forecast driven by the AI boom to SoftBank’s ambitious $9 billion annual AI investment plan, the stakes in the AI market have never been higher. In Europe, DeepL’s impressive $2 billion valuation highlights the region’s growing influence in AI technology, while AWS’s substantial investment in Spain underscores the transformative potential of AI and cloud infrastructure.

Our journey takes us further to Kenya, where Microsoft and UAE-based G42 are setting up a geothermal-powered data center, signaling a new era of sustainable AI development in East Africa. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI continues to challenge the status quo with a significant $6 billion investment to accelerate AI advancements.

As we explore these developments, we also offer insights on navigating the AI funding landscape, from understanding the right time to invest to mitigating risks in this volatile market.

Join us as we uncover the stories and strategies shaping the future of AI.

Previous SwissCognitive AI Investments Radar: Investment Insights from Around the World.

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Dalith Steiger and Andy Fitze, Co-Founder of SwissCognitive, World-Leading AI Network
Copyright: moneycab.com – “MWC24: Eine Revolution in der Welt der Technologie (MWC24: A revolution in the world of technology)”

Highlights and innovations at MWC24

MWC24 showcased an impressive array of innovations and technologies that are pushing the boundaries of connectivity. From the launch of new wearables with a fashionable design focus to comprehensive reports on the future of telecoms technology paving the way for new devices and technologies, MWC24 offered an insight into the industry’s most exciting developments. The variety of really good-looking products, such as the OPPO Air Glass 3 smart glasses, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, and the various Huawei fashion wearables, ranging from smart headphones to smartwatches, left visitors in awe. Companies are striving to develop really good-looking products.

Breaking through barriers: The campaign to bridge the usage gap

Discussions also focused on important topics such as closing the usage gap and promoting digital inclusion. The usage gap, which excludes millions of people worldwide from the benefits of the internet, remains a pressing challenge. The GSMA’s Breaking Barriers campaign aims to close this gap and ensure that everyone has access to the internet. Asisat Oshoala, the ambassador for this campaign, is committed to ensuring that the younger generation has access to the internet by using her own foundation and the Asisat Oshoala Academy to teach digital skills.

The evolution of connectivity: from 4G to 5.5G

Mobile technology has evolved rapidly in recent years to meet the growing need for connectivity in an increasingly connected world. While 4G was mainly aimed at connecting people and things, 5G has already expanded connectivity in the home. However, with the introduction of 5.5G, the boundaries are being pushed again to enable even broader connectivity, including the vehicles and the industry.

The benefits of 5.5G:

Connectivity for vehicles: 5.5G enables the seamless integration of vehicles into the Internet of Things, leading to greater safety, more efficient traffic management and new entertainment and communication options.

Connectivity for industry: The integration of 5.5G into industrial applications and production processes will enable seamless communication between machines, sensors and other devices.

Better performance and efficiency: 5.5G will increase bandwidth, reduce latency, and increase data volumes, resulting in faster and more efficient connectivity.

Further developments and innovations

In addition to advances in connectivity, other important topics and developments were also discussed at MWC24. The partnership between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the GSMA Foundry to drive innovation in terrestrial satellite communications was one of the most exciting pieces of news.

The dominance of 5G and the future of 5.5G

New figures from GSMA Intelligence showed that 5G is expected to account for more than half of all mobile connections by the end of the decade.

5G has proven to be the fastest-adopted mobile generation and is expected to reach 5.5 billion connections worldwide by 2030. This development will fundamentally change the way we communicate, work and live. 5.5G will enable even greater connectivity between people, things, homes, vehicles and industries. This will play a key role in shaping our connected and digitized future.

The role of open access [Open Gateway] at MWC24

While artificial intelligence (AI) was undoubtedly the focus of MWC24, the Open Gateway also played an important role. Major mobile operators such as Telefónica, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone are showing increasing interest in using the Open Gateway to develop and share a growing number of APIs to monetize their 5G networks. These APIs provide developers with universal access to operator networks under the umbrella of the GSMA’s Open Gateway Initiative.

Demonstrations and use cases

Various demonstrations were shown at MWC24 to illustrate the versatility of Open Gateway. For example, Telefónica enabled visitors to immerse themselves in a multi-camera sporting event with the help of virtual reality headsets. The Open Gateway made it possible to experience the event with 180- and 360-degree views “in the best service quality” and without interruptions.

Increasing importance and support

The importance of the Open Gateway was also underlined by industry leaders, including Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA, and José María Álvarez-Pallete, Chairman and CEO of Telefónica. According to the GSMA, almost 50 mobile operator groups, representing around 65% of global connections, have now signed up to the Open Gateway initiative.

Opportunities and risks

Opening up networks to developers through Open Gateway offers mobile operators enormous opportunities to offer new and innovative services. A study by McKinsey & Company shows that the market for network APIs could generate between 100 and 300 billion dollars in revenue for operators over the next five to seven years. However, the company warns that operators will not be the only ones competing for this lucrative market.

MWC Barcelona 2024 in numbers

MWC Barcelona 2024 attracted more than 101,000 unique attendees from 205 countries and territories, with more than 59% of attendees representing industries outside the core mobile ecosystem. With more than 2,700 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners and over 1,100 speakers and opinion leaders, of which more than 40% were women, MWC24 was an impressive gathering of the industry’s leading minds and innovators.

Summary and outlook

Mobile World Congress 2024 was another milestone in the evolution of the technology industry. With groundbreaking innovations, important discussions and pioneering partnerships, MWC24 showed that the future of technology is bright and full of possibilities. As we prepare for the launch of 5.5G and beyond, we are on the brink of an exciting era of connectivity that has the potential to change the world as we know it.

Original article: www.moneycab.com

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AI Investments and Innovations Redefining the Tech Sphere – SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar

Welcome to this week’s edition of the SwissCognitive AI Investment Radar, where we dive into the pulsating heart of the AI investment world as it unfolds in 2024. The investment currents are steering towards a landscape marked by bold commitments and strategic expansions, painting a vivid picture of a sector brimming with potential and promise.

Starting with Microsoft leading the charge by earmarking billions for AI and cloud advancements both in Germany and Spain, and the Middle East stepping up as a formidable force in the AI investment arena. Singapore’s billion-dollar pledge to AI underscores a global commitment to harnessing the power of AI, while Nvidia’s investment arm Nventures is catalyzing a new generation of AI startups.

As we journey through this era of unprecedented growth, we see intriguing ventures like PayPal Ventures stepping into the AI funding scene. SoftBank’s ambitious plans for a new AI chip venture and Maryville University’s significant investment in AI and technology highlight the wide-ranging impact of AI across sectors.

Today’s AI Investment Radar explores the sheer scale of investments funneling into AI, and also the strategic alliances and innovative platforms laying the groundwork for a future dominated by AI-driven solutions. Join us as we chart the course of these transformative investments reshaping the technological landscape.

Previous SwissCognitive AI Investments Radar: Future-Proofing Tech With Global AI Investments.

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SwissCognitive Guest Blogger:  HennyGe Wichers, PhD – “ChatGPT rivals doctors at suggesting diagnosis in ER”

In December of last year, most of us were oblivious to ChatGPT. But the large language model (LLM) was already taking the United States Medical Licensing Exam, a three-part test aspiring doctors take between medical school and residency. The AI did well, scoring at or near the passing threshold for all three exams – without any special training. The chatbot also offered sensible and insightful explanations for its answers.

But now there’s evidence suggesting that ChatGPT can also work in the real world. Researchers Dr Hidde ten Berg and Dr Steef Kurstjens piloted the LLM in the Emergency Department of Jeroen Bosch Hospital in The Netherlands. They published their findings in the Annals of Emergency Medicine on September 9, 2023, and will present their work at the European Emergency Medicine Congress in Barcelona on September 17-20.

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“Like a lot of people, we have been trying out ChatGPT and we were intrigued to see how well it worked for examining some complex diagnostic cases. So, we set up a study to assess how well the chatbot worked compared to doctors with a collection of emergency medicine cases from daily practice,” Dr Ten Berg explains.

ChatGPT and GPT-4 performed well in generating lists of possible diagnoses and suggesting the most likely option. The results produced by the LLMs showed a lot of overlap with actual doctors’ lists of potential diagnoses.

“Simply put, this indicates that ChatGPT was able [to] suggest medical diagnoses much like a human doctor would,” Dr Ten Berg adds in an interview ahead of the Congress in this weekend.

The researchers asked the LLM to suggest differential diagnoses for 30 patients who attended the Emergency Department in early 2022. At the time, a doctor examined each patient on arrival at the hospital and made notes of their assessment. Patients then underwent standard laboratory tests and were assigned to a treating physician, who recorded potential diagnoses and decided on additional tests. All patients were discharged with a confirmed diagnosis, and letters to their General Practitioner confirmed the details.

For the study, a fresh set of doctors reviewed each case and devised five possible diagnoses for each patient, picking one as the most likely. Initially, they only used the available notes. Then, they looked at the test results and made revisions if the new information changed their opinion. Finally, the research team entered each case into ChatGPT and GPT-4 in threefold.

Human doctors included the correct diagnosis in their top 5 for 83% of cases using only the notes. But the LLMs got impressive scores, too. ChatGPT achieved 77% and GPT-4 87%. Adding the lab test results, physicians’ accuracy increased to 87% and ChatGPT got a near-perfect 97%. GPT-4 remained at 87%.

Fig 1: Percentage of cases with correct diagnosis in the top 5 (researchers’ image)

In some cases, the AI outperformed the physician. Dr Ten Berg illustrates: “For example, we included a case of a patient presenting with joint pain that was alleviated with painkillers, but redness, joint pain and swelling always recurred. In the previous days, the patient had a fever and sore throat. A few times there was a discolouration of the fingertips. Based on the physical exam and additional tests, the doctors thought the most likely diagnosis was probably rheumatic fever, but ChatGPT was correct with its most likely diagnosis of vasculitis.”

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These results suggest that “there is potential here for saving time and reducing waiting times in the emergency department,” according to Dr Ten Berg. He adds that the benefit of using AI could be supporting doctors with less experience, or it could help spot rare diseases.

But it’s important to remember that ChatGPT is not a medical device, and there are concerns over privacy when using AI with medical data.

“We are a long way from using ChatGPT in the clinic, but it’s vital that we explore new technology and consider how it could be used to help doctors and their patients,” said Youri Yordanov, who was not involved in the research. The professor at the St. Antoine Hospital emergency department (APHP Paris) in France and Chair of the European Society for Emergency Medicine added: “I look forward to more research in this area and hope that it might ultimately support the work of busy health professionals.”

The study adds to a growing literature highlighting the role AI can play in personalised treatments and using electronic health records for (preventive) diagnostics.

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Source: Annals of Emergency Medicine via EurekAlert!

About the Author:

HennyGe Wichers is a technology science writer and reporter. For her PhD, she researched misinformation in social networks. She now writes more broadly about artificial intelligence and its social impacts.

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SwissCognitive Guest Blogger: Jui Bagul – “How AI And 5G Could Lead The Next Phase Of The Industrial Revolution”

Decades ago when The Jetsons aired in 1962 the makers spanned an entire century and showed the viewers how life in 2062 would be. A family living in a space town called Orbit City in the year 2062 was portrayed and technology played a major role in their lives. Living in the future with robots, holograms, and scientific inventions, the need to have technological assistance even back then was palpable. Jetson had an aerocar with a transparent bubble top to travel around.

Their daily life was assisted by various tech devices that save manual labour. Luxury, convenience and comfort was the theme.  Despite the help available for everything, everyone in the family could be seen complaining about hard labour, discomfort, and fatigue faced while living with the activities they had to do on their own. Sounds relatable right? Everyone is living in the year 2022 today and the reality of this existence can be seen in every corner of the world. The day-to-day lives of people are completely dependent on technology today and so are the processes involved in a business. This vision that technology can be used to help assist humankind in the future is evidence that the arrival of an industrial revolution was inevitable.

Back to the basics

With a need to cater to the rising population and the demands of that period, the first industrial revolution began in the 18th century to improve the manufacturing processes in various domains. As a major turning point in history, the first phase of the industrial revolution impacted a large portion of the population and took the standard of living higher than what people were used to before. This proved to be the foundation on which the next phases stood upon and iterated after the needs of people evolved upon seeing what is possible. The second phase of the industrial revolution started with the invention of assembly line production and the use of electricity while the third started with partial automation that allowed the production processes to continue without any human assistance.

The fourth industrial revolution- the one that the world is witnessing currently was seen emerging with the rise in communication and information technologies for faster and more efficient result-providing processes. If we are to find out one common aspect from all these phases as the world moves towards the fifth industrial revolution, the involvement of machines and technology is present in some way or the other. Technology is the only thing that has shown the world what kind of evolution humankind is capable of. Even back in the 90s, Dilton Doiley from Archie comics can be seen talking about the Metaverse, an innovation that is a part of every conversation today because of its existence.

In 1997 an Archie comic strip sent readers swirling into a tech haze for having predicted that students can take classes from their homes digitally without having to go to school in 2021. Titled “Betty in High School 2021 A.D.”, this story showed Betty waiting for her class to commence on her computer. In this strip, Betty’s father can be seen exclaiming how lucky the students are for having the opportunity to learn this way. As this prediction was put forth aptly and came into existence, a world where people board flying cars is not far away. People having a vision for what technology is capable of has been a driving force for all these innovations taking center stage today and igniting the next phases of the industrial revolution.

What lies ahead of the 4th industrial revolution?

The 4th industrial revolution has completely changed the way people used to conduct business, interact with each other, or even complete life’s everyday activities and automation is the concept that has driven this change. Dependence on machines is larger than what it was in the previous phases of the industrial revolution but today machines are also smarter as compared to the previous decades. ‘Smart machine’ is a prevalent term and technology is getting closer to mankind in terms of the brain power people possess. Technologies like AI are helping transport the power of the brain to machines for computations and create digital assistants that increase the productivity of people and business operations. IoT is helping bring connectivity amongst devices and bringing the power of different gadgets together to carry out a single task effectively, without any human intervention.

AR and VR are bridging the gap between the real world and the digital world to bring everyone into a unified environment. These technologies are coming together to bring a shift on the business as well as the consumer front, and different perceptions of the world are being left behind to bring in a perception that is common to all. Collaborative environments of the 4th industrial revolution are eliminating tech deserts and ensuring there is technology inclusivity in the world. Social is the theme and this revolution has been successful in binding the norms and regulations of the real world to the distinctive feature of privacy that the digital world possesses. With the benefits of both worlds colliding, the next phase of the industrial revolution that is the 5th industrial revolution would be here to optimize the existing processes and capitalize on the strengths of both humankind and technology for a better future that has been laid on the foundation of sustainability.

Enter 5G

The change from 1G which was analog to 2G which was digital encouraged the arrival of communication through text messaging. When 3G came into existence it empowered information administrations through data exchange and brought around device-powered socialization into existence. 4G was then looked at as a standard for the speed with which this exchange was made possible. The transition from 4G to 5G will showcase greater improvement in terms of capacity and speed of computation and transmission.

Today, the arrival of 5G; the 5th generation network connecting everyone and everything together can be seen spreading its roots. As this technology evolves in scope and displays its magic in every possible industry and household in the world, creating an improved version of the 4th industrial revolution led environment will become easily achievable. 5G technology is a wireless technology created to power high data transmission speeds, secure connections, increased network capacity, low latency exchanges, and a unified experience for the users.

What everyone today is calling the Metaverse, imagine a single, persistent, 3D virtual environment where you as a consumer are able to roam the space of a newly opened Louis Vuitton store in Paris, after that go watch a football match in Spain and then even catch up with your pen friend in Switzerland without having to worry about travel hassles or expenses, or time constraints. As a consumer buying your favourite Louis Vuitton outfit that is available only in selected stores, catching up on some game fun and even socializing with a friend becomes possible, something that cannot even be imagined today without losing time and huge amount of money.

As a business, a Louis Vuitton store benefits from the visit of a customer and a fashion enthusiast from another city or country and this sale boosts revenue, increasing engagement and the reach of the collection and catalogue available in selected locations only. But this scenario is appealing only if the transportation is quick and seamless. 5G is one of many technologies that can help make this experience possible and replace many hardware devices to bring ease of access.

Convergence of AI and 5G driving 5IR

Digitalization has been the primary objective for businesses looking to use science, information, and technology as a medium to stand out amongst the crowd and gain a competitive advantage. 5G is being looked at as the next step to lay the ground rules for AI-powered automation. It will provide the infrastructure to fulfill the modern requirements of the digital transformation led by AI and Edge computing. 5G will drive high-performance processes that dispense wired systems, making it less demanding to reconfigure interfaces. Edge Computing, on the other hand, will empower applications to advance in proficiency and robotics. AI and 5G together are set to become the fuel driving the engine of a new technological revolution. Powered by 5G, Artificial Intelligence will give various industries the gift of consistent connectivity, reliable resources, and faster automation.

Some use cases of the convergence of AI and 5G are:

• Metaverse: AI is a key technology that helps bring Metaverse to life and now with the addition of 5G, streaming experiences would become enjoyable and maintaining connectivity without any disruption of external factors like geographical locations would be eliminated.
• Digital assistants in the form of chatbots and virtual avatars: Digital assistants today use AI to replicate the human brain and converse with people in human language by understanding intent. With 5G the speed at which the speech is converted to text will improve drastically.
• Education: AI and 5G are helping bring education to students’ doorstep through virtual reality and is making this available, efficiently as in real-world classrooms. Solving queries is possible quickly without any restrictions. Betty in Archie Comics attending her classes virtually is a reality due to these technologies.
• Healthcare: AI and 5G in healthcare are proliferating an accurate diagnosis of diseases, real-time monitoring, and quick treatment facilities. This has become possible with the right use of data- collection, transmission, and analysis.
• Automotive: AI and 5G together is making vehicles smarter and reducing the risk of mishaps on roads by employing various data-powered safety and driving efficiency measures in vehicles.

With AI and 5G coming together, data analysis will also get faster and the results would get even more responsive to help businesses accelerate the processes of transformation. One thing is for sure- The powers of AI and 5G coming together their combined existence will be seen in conversations, business strategies, and consumer habits in the coming years and will be the driving force in bringing the 5th industrial revolution to the world and pages of Wikipedia.

About the Author:

Jui Bagul works as an Executive Content Writer at DaveAI. She specializes in writing tech articles. With a Masters degree in Computer Applications, her immense knowledge in the field of technology and love for writing helps her create significant pieces of content.

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