Artificial Intelligence had a huge impact on the culture and the economy in 2023, but what can we expect in 2024? Patrick Fan, an AI expert and professor of business analytics at TCBO, sees significant advancements and broader applications across many fields in the year ahead.

• Ethics and regulation: There will be a greater focus on ethical AI practices and the development of regulations to ensure AI is used responsibly, particularly in sensitive areas like privacy, bias, and security.
• Health care: AI's role in healthcare will expand, from drug discovery to diagnostics and personalized treatment plans.
• Automation and robotics: AI will take on more complex tasks in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture.
• Environmental solutions: AI will increasingly be used to tackle environmental crises with climate change modeling, energy management, and biodiversity conservation.
• Quantum computing: The potential integration of AI with emerging quantum computing technologies could lead to breakthroughs in processing speed and problem-solving capabilities.
• Global collaboration: Increased international collaboration on AI projects and research could lead to more rapid advancements and shared benefits.