About 30 years ago the personal computer began to make its way into regular use – and it went on to transform society and the way people live their lives.
Kaspersky Lab’s experts imagine how information technology might develop and change our lives in the next 30 years or by 2045.
One, there might be robots everywhere doing almost all of the heavy, routine labor. The IT industry will be home to companies developing programs for robots just like they now develop apps for users to download and install.
Two, there may be mechanical people and the boundaries between robots and humans will become blurred. Transplants will start using electronically controlled artificial organs and prosthesis will be a routine surgical procedure. Specially installed sensors will monitor people’s health and transmit their findings into a cloud-based storage that can be accessed by the local doctor.
Three, homes are smart, with software that take care of energy, water, food and supplies consumption and replenishment. The residents’ only concern will be to ensure there is enough money in their bank accounts to pay the bills.
Four, it’s a world of hyper intelligence. The most active and effective users will earn moderator rights. The system will be geared towards distributing resources between people, preventing armed conflict and other humanitarian actions.