The “Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023” report published by the World Economic Forum highlights technologies that will have a positive impact on society in the coming years:

  1. Flexible batteries
  2. Generative AI
  3. Alternative aviation fuels
  4. Design phages
  5. Metaverse for mental health
  6. Wearable sensors for plants
  7. Space omics
  8. Flexible neural electronics
  9. Carbon-neutral data-centres
  10. AI-assisted healthcare

In addition to listing the top 10 technologies and analysing their risks and opportunities, the report provides a qualitative assessment of the potential impact of each technology on people, planet, prosperity, industry and equity.

Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023, World Economic Forum