Global Research Shows AI to Shape Technology Landscape of 2020s, But Unintended Consequences Pose Big Risks
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, automation and humans is expected to create promising opportunities in the tech workforce while simultaneously presenting sobering concerns for the general public, according to new ISACA research sizing up the tech landscape of the 2020s. “The pace of technology-driven change will continue to accelerate, so it’s more important than ever to be always learning,” said ISACA CEO David Samuelson. “Both as individuals and in our companies, we will need new skills and frameworks to be equipped to navigate the inevitable change ahead. As the next decade quickly approaches, our human potential, combined with these advancing technologies, will ensure an era of positive technology breakthroughs, and a future where we all thrive.” While AI/machine learning is identified as the most important enterprise technology of the next decade, followed by cloud platforms and big data, only 50% of respondents think it is likely or very likely enterprises will give the ethical ramifications of AI deployments sufficient attention. Whether through malicious or errant uses of AI, the potential consequences of misuse could be severe, with respondents most concerned about AI attacks involving: Additional notable findings from ISACA’s Next Decade of Tech research include: For more resources related to this research, visit www.isaca.org/next-decade-of-tech.