7/ Emerging technologies

• What was the cost of manufacturing CPUs in 1970 for 2000 transistors?

  £1000
• What was the cost of manufacturing CPUs in 2018?

  £0.02
• What are some effects of cheaper and faster processors?

  • Enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Mobile devices can run advanced operating systems
  • Users can record and edit 4K videos
  • Organizations can process big data quickly
• What does Moore's Law predict about the number of transistors on a CPU?

  It will double every two years.
• How does the increase in transistors affect processors?

  Processors become faster and more efficient.
• What was the storage capacity of the first hard drive in 1956?

  1. 75MB
• How much did it cost to lease the first hard drive per month?

  $3,200
• What was the storage capacity of a MicroSD card in 2005?

  128MB
• What was the storage capacity of a MicroSD card in 2015?

  128GB
• How much did a 128GB SD card cost around in 2019?

  £15
• What are the impacts of cheaper, larger, and more durable storage?

  • Solid-State Drives (SSD) enhance durability
  • High-quality cameras benefit from larger storage
  • Cloud backups reduce manual file management
  • Modern CCTV systems improve efficiency
• What percentage of households had internet access in 1998?

  9%
• What was the average internet speed in 1998?

  33kbps
• How long did it take to download a 15MB file in 1998?

  Over an hour
• What percentage of households had internet access in 2018?

  90%
• What was the average broadband speed in 2018?

  55Mbps
• How long does it take to download a 15MB file in 2018?

  Less than 3 seconds
• What are the advances in communication technology?

  • 3G/4G/5G for constant connectivity
  • Wi-Fi for wireless internet access
  • Bluetooth for easy device connections
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) for contactless payments
• What are the benefits of video conferencing for employees and individuals?

  For Employees:

  • Work remotely or from home
  • Communicate with global teams

  
  

  For Individuals:

  • Stay connected with family
  • Support for the elderly or disabled
• How much did Grand Theft Auto V earn in three days of sales in 2013?

  $1 billion
• How much was Fortnite earning per month in 2018 from in-game purchases?

  More than $200 million
• What are some examples of home devices and robotics?

  • Digital/Smart TVs and radios
  • Smart thermostats and lighting
  • Smart kitchen appliances
  • Robot lawnmowers and smart CCTV systems
• How many industrial robots were in use in 2019?

  Over 2.5 million
• What is the annual growth rate of industrial robots?

  12%
• What are the impacts of robots on productivity and jobs?

  Impact on Productivity:

  • Increase in speed and accuracy

  
  

  Impact on Jobs:

  • Positive: More jobs in design and programming
  • Negative: Replacement of some manual jobs
• How do traditional programs differ from AI systems?

  Traditional programs follow fixed instructions, while AI systems learn and adapt.
• What is an example of AI learning without specific programming?

  Japanese robots learning to dance.
• By what year could up to 30% of jobs be lost to automation?

  By 2035
• What are some technologies used in medicine?

  • Robotic surgery for precise operations
  • MRI and CT scans for detailed imaging
  • Digital X-rays for electronic sharing
• What are the uses of wearables and fitness apps?

  • Wearables monitor health metrics
  • Fitness apps track activity and set goals
• What are the challenges of automating teaching tasks?

  Easy to Automate:

  • Taking attendance
  • Marking quizzes

  
  

  Hard to Automate:

  • Understanding misconceptions
  • Teaching creative subjects
  • Handling student behavior