Artificial intelligence is a powerful, emerging force that is transforming business and society. The potential of these technologies to unlock benefits for organisations and society is only beginning to be seen. AI can help organisations to improve prediction, optimise operations, allocate resources more efficiently, and personalise digital solutions. PwC estimates AI could contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 20302. However, artificial intelligence isn't a futuristic technology; it is present in our everyday lives, used across a wide variety of industries.

Why is it that innovation always seems more possible during a crisis? Reflecting on this year and all that has been achieved, technology as empowerment has deservedly become centre stage. Indeed, this is a global imperative embedded in the must-have achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 2030. From the NHS in the UK building a 4,000-bed hospital in just 4 days, to the global HPC Consortium advancing vaccine development by years through AI/ML technology and researcher collaboration - the acceleration of innovation has seen digital transformation programs exceed all expectations. So, how can we sustain the'art of the possible' made real over this time, in our everyday, for every day, for everyone.

"Today, we are presenting our ambition to shape Europe's digital future. It covers everything from cybersecurity to critical infrastructures, digital education to skills, and democracy to media. I want that digital Europe reflects the best of Europe – open, fair, diverse, democratic, and confident," says Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe needs to step up its efforts to create a truly digital economy and to make better use of the massive amount of data being collected. She argued that in five years, Europe alone would generate the same amount of data that is today collected worldwide.

Verizons 5G lab is creating new and innovative ways to take advantage of the speed of 5G. Sure, the next generation of wireless will bring you faster phones, smarter tech and seamless services. But could 5G also make your privacy vulnerable? While you often hear that 5G promises to eventually rev-up health care, self-driving cars, virtual reality, even entire "smart" cities, what you don't hear quite as often is how it raises the stakes on privacy and security. "5G implies faster speeds for good guys and for bad guys," reminds Galina Datskovsky, CEO of Vaporstream, a secure messaging company in Chicago.

With so much spare time to be had in autonomous cars, advertisers are on a mission to occupy that free gap. The internet of things (IoT) world has been both busy and self-reflective this week, especially as we gear up towards this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In Ireland, rising star and darling semiconductor producer DecaWave recently announced a major round of funding worth $30m, creating 100 jobs at its global operations in the process. However, there were questions over whether trusted devices are becoming obsolete. In the light of events such as Meltdown and Spectre, many are worried about the integrity of their devices, and are wondering if the concept of a'trusted device' is still useful.

First of all, I will explain the reason for the post title. For those who have not seen the films, I summarize: "A group of four illusionists win year after year to the public with their incredible magic shows and even mocking the FBI. GSMA is a great illusionist and MWC is their principal magic show. We are invited year after year to visit an event with unique keynote speakers, an enormous list of exhibitors, amazing performances and a great LinkedInplace where we can meet in person some of our social media contacts. What else can we ask for? I know that it is very ruthless to compare the GSMA with illusionists and the MWC as their greatest magic show, but at least I see quite a few reasonable resemblances, you don t. If in 2015 I wrote " MWC 2015: Everything Connected, Tapas and Jamon", and I argued as one the reasons to attend MWC was the fact it was celebrated in Barcelona. In 2016, in my post "GSMA need to think how to reinvent MWC" I justify the reasons why the MWC needed to reinvent itself. One thing has become clear to me after many years attending MWCs, this is the world's biggest phone and mobile networks show, with manufacturers set to unveil a raft of new phone handsets and new technology. However, the GSMA had insisted on introducing more and more distractions like Internet of Things (IoT), Connected Living, Connected Car, AR/ VR, Robots. Maybe the reason is because Telecom operators do not have the DNA to change. Still, many telecom operators take a dim view of some of the aggressive moves being made by these peers, especially when it comes to business models based on commercializing customer data. "I expected to see less hype and a dose of common sense" Starting by the announcement of Spain's Telefonica to introduce a broad plan "4th Platform" to help both consumer and business customers keep greater control over their data rather than giving it away to web giants Google, Facebook and Amazon. "I expected to see more applications where IoT will become a lot less exciting, but more useful and profitable.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a catalyst that will accelerate future innovation in mobile technology, according to a new global report from the GSMA, the mobile industry association and standards body. A collection of our most popular articles for IT leaders from the first few months of 2016, including: - Corporate giants recruit digitally-minded outsiders to drive transformation - Analytics platforms to drive strategy in 2016 - Next generation: The changing role of IT leaders. This email address is already registered. By submitting my Email address I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Declaration of Consent. By submitting your email address, you agree to receive emails regarding relevant topic offers from TechTarget and its partners.