What’s the next big problem in tech waiting to be solved?

Question

Jonathan Edward Brooks · Accepted Answer

Agreed that cybersecurity is a huge issue. I think solving the security challenges around AI systems is gonna be critical as they become more powerful and deployed in sensitive domains. We need robust methods to prevent AI from being misused, hacked, or doing unintended things.

Answer

I think the biggest problem is cybersecurity.

Answer

For me, the next big challenge is bridging the digital divide.

Answer

I'm really concerned about the environmental impact of teach.

Tom Rudnai · Answer

The narcissist in me wants to say content attribution :)

The realist thinks that gen AI is going to create a load of new cybersecurity problems and that a lot of big companies will be built in that space

Michael · Answer

Some of the next major technological challenges will be to simplify data privacy and security for the typical user. While encryption and data protection have advanced, many people still lack the necessary tools and skills to manage personal data safely.

Wendy Huang · Answer

My instinct says data privacy, but if we broaden the discussion to societal welfare, there's definitely more we can do. Think about creating accessible tech for minority groups like people with disabilities. Imagine using AI to bring more equity into the world—now that’s a tech problem worth solving!

Answer

In my opinion, the biggest challenges are data privacy protection and AI ethics and oversight. We need robust solutions to protect user data and make AI systems transparent and accountable as they become more powerful and ubiquitous across industries.

What’s the next big problem in tech waiting to be solved?

Replies