Another benefit of having AI Tutors, is that they can be on-call, whenever the student requires support at any time. This adds advantage to students and their learning as they are not time bound to ask for support. However, this leaves us with a question, is this the beginning of the end of real life tutors and educators?

With all the positivity AI can bring, unfortunately there is a downside because, in the wrong hands, AI can perform AI-driven attacks. A Deep Fake attack is where the attacker can create realistic audio and video content that impersonates individuals or organisations. This manipulative technique can deceive even the most vigilant individuals, eroding trust and facilitating the success of phishing attempts.

According to Meta Compliance they anticipate a surge in AI-driven attacks, manipulating machine learning algorithms to bypass traditional security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and launch more targeted and adaptive attacks.

We recommend using Cybsafe as trusted awareness program for your business. Cybsafe send regular updates and quizzes which allows your team to test their IT knowledge, keeping them refreshed.

Edge computing is a networking philosophy focused on bringing computing as close to the source of data as possible in order to reduce latency and bandwidth use. In simpler terms, edge computing means running fewer processes in the cloud and moving those processes to local places, such as on a user’s computer, an IoT (Internet of Things) device, or an edge server. Bringing computation to the network’s edge minimises the amount of long-distance communication that has to happen between a client and server.

Sustainable technology also known as Green IT, encompasses the entire lifecycle of information technology, from production and utilisation to administration and disposal, all aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. Unfortunately many electronic items we use and rely on in our everyday lives will become E-Waste (electronic waste) due to them either breaking, or being upgrading to the latest model, these items include:

• Mobile phones
• Computers
• Printers/scanners
• Routers and modems

MORE THAN 160,000 LAPTOPS ARE DISPOSED OF EVERY DAY IN THE EU ALONE. 70% OF THESE LAPTOPS COULD BE REUSED!

These devices can contain heavy metals and chemicals which can have a huge affect on our bodies, land, water and air if not disposed of correctly.

When it comes to defining sustainability within technology, several factors come into play:

1. Substitution: This involves transitioning from non-biodegradable to biodegradable materials during production, alongside replacing non-renewable resources with renewable ones.
2. Prevention: Sustainable technology acts to forestall deterioration, contamination, and other adverse environmental impacts during its usage or manufacturing.
3. Efficiency: This technology operates with high efficiency concerning its consumption of energy and resources.

2024 will hopefully see businesses and individuals being more sustainable with their IT choices.

Quantum computing is a rapidly-emerging technology that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for classical computers.

Dr Simon Plant, deputy director for innovation, National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) said

“2024 promises to be an exciting year, with the expected completion of the National Quantum Computing Centre’s flagship facility at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, along with £30m of investment in quantum computing testbeds by 2025 that will further enhance the UK’s quantum computing capabilities."