In 2024 Pluto in Acquarius brings key technological shifts and scientific discoveries. Here are our predictions of what will occur technology-wise
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AI will have to drive down energy usage
It is well known that the training process of LLMs can consume many terabytes of data and use over 1,000 megawatt-hours of electricity. Around the globe, data centers currently account for about 1 to 1.5 percent of global electricity use, according to the International Energy Agency. And the world’s still-exploding boom in artificial intelligence could drive that number up a lot—and fast. A continuation of the current trends in AI capacity and adoption are set to lead to NVIDIA shipping 1.5 million AI server units per year by 2027. These 1.5 million servers, running at full capacity, would consume at least 85.4 terawatt-hours of electricity annually—more than what many small countries use in a year. By selecting smaller AI models exploiting highly accurate data sets with fewer layers and more advanced/energy-efficient models targeted to specific to use cases, companies will achieve the objective of reducing energy consumption costs, with a minimum impact on the quality of the analysis.
Also, new developments in Deep Learning fundamentals, such as Quantization and Attention contributed to curb down the cost of training LLM. As Sam Altman has stated “
the era of giant model may already be over”.
Quantum is set to become a reality
Quantum computing has long been the stuff of science fiction, but in 2024, it is set to become a reality. Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize computing power, unlocking new frontiers of innovation and discovery. This emerging technology has the potential to transform computing power as we know it, enabling to solve complex problems at a speed and scale that was previously unimaginable. At its core, quantum computing harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in a fundamentally different way than classical computers. Instead of using bits to represent data as in classical computing, quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in multiple states at once. This allows quantum computers to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers, making them ideal for tasks such as optimization, simulation, and cryptography. While still in its early stages of development, quantum computing has already shown promising results in a selected range of applications. As the technology continues to mature, I expect to see even more applications to emerge, transforming industries and unlocking new possibilities and markets. As we look ahead to 2024, whether you are a scientist, a researcher, or a business leader, keeping an eye on this emerging technology is essential to staying ahead of the curve.
If computation allows in 40’s and 50’s of the 20th Century to start the application of quantum mechanics to real world problems (and, fortunately, not only the bomb) now quantum mechanics is posed to usher a new revolution in computation.
Digital Twins will revolutionize the industry
Digital Twins is a novel concept that refers to the space created where the real and digital worlds converge. The two worlds are increasingly intertwined, and technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and immersive experiences are breaking down the blurred line between the two worlds. Digital Twins allows us to change the components we want in the digital world until they are optimized and achieve their best match in the real world.
Because of the ability of mirroring almost every facet of a product, process, or service, by replicating everything in the physical world in the digital space, Digital Twin is a cutting-edge technology that will revolutionize the industry because it has the potential to provide engineers with feedback from the virtual world. As a result, the technology enables companies to quickly detect and solve physical problems, design and build better products, and realize value and benefits faster than was previously possible.
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