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Which of the following best describes 'Radical Novelty' in the context of emerging technologies?
Which of the following best describes 'Radical Novelty' in the context of emerging technologies?
What does 'Relatively fast growth' signify in emerging technologies?
What does 'Relatively fast growth' signify in emerging technologies?
How can 'Coherence' in emerging technologies be interpreted?
How can 'Coherence' in emerging technologies be interpreted?
Which statement correctly defines 'Prominent impact' within emerging technologies?
Which statement correctly defines 'Prominent impact' within emerging technologies?
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What encapsulates 'Uncertainty and ambiguity' in emerging technologies?
What encapsulates 'Uncertainty and ambiguity' in emerging technologies?
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Which characteristic of emerging technologies reflects a rapid increase in scholarly interest and investment?
Which characteristic of emerging technologies reflects a rapid increase in scholarly interest and investment?
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Which of the following technologies exemplifies coherence by integrating various fields?
Which of the following technologies exemplifies coherence by integrating various fields?
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What is a potential consequence of the prominent impact of technologies like AI?
What is a potential consequence of the prominent impact of technologies like AI?
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Which example illustrates radical novelty best?
Which example illustrates radical novelty best?
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In the context of emerging technologies, what does ambiguity often lead to?
In the context of emerging technologies, what does ambiguity often lead to?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Emerging Technologies
- Radical Novelty: Represents significant changes through newly developed technologies or novel uses of existing ones. Example: AI's evolution from the 1950s to its current application in healthcare for disease diagnosis.
- Relatively Fast Growth: Technologies develop rapidly compared to older counterparts, evident by increased research involvement and funding. Example: AI has seen a surge in research activities, financial investments, and practical applications in various industries.
- Coherence: The integration of disparate research domains and technologies to create innovative solutions. Example: In healthcare, AI aids in disease diagnosis, supported by cloud computing for infrastructure and data analytics for patient record analysis.
- Prominent Impact: The significant influence of emerging technologies across sectors, reshaping industries, economies, and social structures. Example: AI's application spans healthcare for patient record analysis, finance for fraud detection, and academia for research.
- Uncertainty and Ambiguity: Uncertainty involves unpredictable outcomes regarding a technology's success or failure, while ambiguity refers to varied interpretations among individuals. Example: AI's future capabilities remain uncertain; some view it as a productivity enhancer, while others see it as a potential threat to security and privacy.
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Explore the five main characteristics of emerging technologies, including radical novelty and fast growth. Gain insights into how these technologies impact various sectors and understand the concept of radical novelty through real-world examples such as AI in healthcare.
