Technology Progression in 2020

  • Satellites enable access to 5g

    Satellites enable access to 5g
    In 2020 Space x launched 25 low-orbital satellites. 5g networks give people living in remote areas access to internet. This also increases the speed of internet. These satellites brought us closer to global coverage.
  • A.I. Advancements

    A.I. Advancements
    New advancements in artificial intelligence technology has made it possible for A.I. to predict biological protein structures. This allows a better understanding of cells and is helping to advance research for Alzheimer's and cancer.
  • GPT-3

    GPT-3
    GPT-3's are Large Natural-Language computers. These computer models are able to learn how to speak and write. This advancement will help A.I. understand and interact better in the world.
  • Tik Tok's Recommendation Algorithm

    Tik Tok's Recommendation Algorithm
    The social media app Tik Tok created an algorithm for their app that has allowed creators to gain views and popularity easily and delivers content individualized to the viewer. Social media platforms typically highlight content that is popular to the masses, but tik tok recommends media based on the likes of account holder. After seeing the rapid success tik tok had, other social medias quickly worked to do the same.
  • Covid Variant Tracking

    Covid Variant Tracking
    Genomic Sequencing has been heavily invested in because of Covid-19. This advancement has allowed scientist to monitor virus outbreaks and help warn near by communities.