Taking advantage of
deep technologies
We’d do well to remind ourselves that hackers
are well networked and share information in their circles. This posits an
uncomfortable question: In our world, are we doing enough to share best
practices and for fostering a collaborative mindset?
Today, we are spoilt for choice in almost everything so it does
not come as a surprise that advanced technologies too offer a wide array–such
as artificial intelligence/machine learning, analytics, 3D printing, augmented
reality/virtual reality, cloud and IoT (internet of things). In truth, these
are in nascent stages still (when compared to their real potential) and, in
India particularly, firms remain undecided about where to hedge their bets.
However at this point, AI is ahead of the curve and has avowedly staked its
claim as the “new electricity”.
Now imagine
a person who is afflicted by a life threatening disease and requires immediate
medication. Right now in 2018 or even 2–3 years hence, what would be the
probability of an Indian patient choosing to have their medicines 3-D printed,
vis-à-vis buying them from an authorized pharmacist? Frankly, minimal. Again,
this is not to imply that such a possibility will not become a reality in the
distant future. Moreover, this example is selective and in many other
instances, additive manufacturing may well be the preferred choice even today.
In the New Health Economy, an environment influenced by tech, patients are
seeking a greater role in their own care; increased pressure is being witnessed
to reduce cost and clearly the physicians’ autonomy is on the decline. Besides
the commonly cited example of telemedicine, AI has been successfully applied in
niche areas where genomic data provide insights on the individual’s health,
traits, life-style and drug responses. Patient treatment, including their
experience, has been miraculous. Incredible successes abound in IoT
applications in agriculture as well. Precision farming techniques, for
instance, use field sensors to monitor farming operations and the impact can be
felt right across the value chain: production, processing, storage,
distribution and consumption. AI solutions can provide site-specific and timely
data on crops to enable optimum use of fertilizers. We can continue to draw
upon examples from other sectors and build a strong case for advanced
technologies, as sci-fi enters our drawing rooms.
Naturally,
all this is data-driven. So what stops cyber-criminals from using advanced
technologies to mine this mountainous data and further intensify on the
cyber-attacks which are already creating havoc? Frankly, nothing, and to get
real, it’s being done already. In the past too, the darker elements of society
have never shied away from putting technology to its unintended use with very
harmful consequences. The new generations of malware attacks can be difficult
to detect with conventional tools. That’s why dynamic approaches rely on ML
used data to pre-empt attacks and respond effectively. As in most other fields,
AI still cannot function on its own and at best can be used to augment
cyber-security professionals and also free up their time. AI systems that
directly handle threats on their own do so according to a standardized
procedure so the element of human error can be removed. But again, if the
degree of sophistication of the attack is high, an AI-driven response may not
be altogether accurate as of now.
We’d do well
to remind ourselves that hackers are well networked and share information in
their circles. This posits an uncomfortable question: In our world, are we
doing enough to share best practices and for fostering a collaborative mindset?
Equally, the bad actors are incredibly fast in learning new technologies. So
where exactly are we on re-skilling?
While such comparisons are not really
desirable, since there are two races being run simultaneously, they are unavoidable.
One race is being run at a frenetic pace aimed at human progress. The other
one, which is no less intense, is about derailing human progress. Tools and
techniques are available on both sides, and it will be the state of
preparedness or the lack of it which will determine who stays ahead. And of
course, to reiterate, that force multiplier called collaboration.
Source | http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/IPpbTpydJE2sLctB0ZkNaL/Taking-advantage-of-deep-technologies.html
Regards
Prof. Pralhad Jadhav
Master of Library &
Information Science (NET Qualified)
Senior Manager @ Knowledge
Repository
Khaitan & Co
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