AI & Future society

Driverless Taxis

Driverless Taxis Officially Go Commercial: A Revolution in Urban Transportation

In 2024, the world’s first fully autonomous taxi services—known as robotaxis—received commercial operation licenses in both Shenzhen, China, and San Francisco, USA.
L4 Autonomous Driving

The Race to L4 Autonomous Driving: Will Tesla or Waymo Take the Lead?

In 2024, the global autonomous driving industry hit a pivotal milestone—several leading companies announced plans to commercialize Level 4 (highly autonomous) driving within the year.
AI Doctors

Will AI Doctors with Over 99% Diagnostic Accuracy Replace Traditional Medicine?

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made rapid strides in the medical field. From image recognition to disease prediction, AI is gradually transforming traditional healthcare models.
OpenAI

Will OpenAI's Next-Generation Video Model Revolutionize the Film Industry After Sora?

In 2024, OpenAI launched its groundbreaking video generation model, Sora, which can create high-quality, high-resolution video clips based on text prompts.
AI Lawyer

AI Lawyer Wins Case: Legal Industry Faces Major Upheaval

In 2023, a landmark event shook the legal world — for the first time, an AI-powered lawyer successfully represented a client in court in the United States.
AI,song

AI Composes a Song That Tops Billboard, Sparking a Major Shift in the Music Industry

In June 2024, an AI-generated song titled "Electric Dreams" made history by topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a new milestone in the music industry.
AI,Perfect Lovers

AI-Generated "Perfect Lovers": Will Humans Fall for Virtual Companions?

In the sci-fi movie Her, the protagonist falls in love with an AI operating system named Samantha. She is gentle, witty, and deeply understanding—seemingly fulfilling all his fantasies about love.
DeepMind

DeepMind Cracks the Protein Universe, Ushering in a Golden Age for Biomedicine

In recent years, the field of biomedical research has made remarkable strides, and one of the most groundbreaking achievements is DeepMind’s success in solving the mystery of protein folding.

Biotechnology

Longevity Genes

Scientists Discover “Longevity Genes”—Human Lifespan Could Extend Beyond 150 Years

In December 2024, the prestigious journal Nature Aging published a groundbreaking study: an international research team.
Nanorobots

Nanorobots Enter Blood Vessels to Precisely Eliminate Cancer Cells

In November 2024, the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the successful completion of the world’s first human clinical trial of "nanorobots for cancer treatment."
Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality for Treating Depression: A Promising Future for VR in Healthcare

In 2023, the U.S. FDA approved the first VR system, "VRx," for the treatment of depression, marking the official entry of VR technology into mainstream treatment for mental health disorders.
Smart Contact Lenses

Smart Contact Lenses: Real-Time Monitoring of Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Eye Pressure

In October 2024, Google, the tech giant, partnered with medical device company Novartis to launch the world’s first multi-functional smart contact lens, known as "SmartLens Pro.
CRISPR 2.0

CRISPR 2.0 Unveiled: Will Gene-Edited Babies Become Legal?

Now, with the advent of the more precise and safer CRISPR 2.0 technology, gene-editing efficiency has significantly improved, and off-target effects have been reduced.
Microbiome Therapy

Microbiome Therapy: Using Gut Bacteria to Treat Depression and Anxiety

Over the past decade, scientists have made a shocking discovery: our gut microbiome not only affects digestion but also communicates directly with the brain.
mRNA Vaccines

Upgraded mRNA Vaccines: The End of Cancer and AIDS?

In 2020, mRNA vaccines were developed at a record pace, becoming a "savior" in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
3D-Printed Heart

Successful 3D-Printed Heart Transplant: How Far Are We from "Immortality"?

In 2023, Israeli scientists successfully transplanted a 3D-printed artificial heart into a rabbit, allowing it to beat normally for several hours.
Neuralink

Neuralink's Latest Breakthrough: Paralyzed Patient Walks Using Brain-Computer Interface

Nolan Abogast, a patient paralyzed for eight years due to spinal cord injury, successfully stood up and walked short distances after receiving the N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) chip.

Technology trend

Vertical Farming,AI

Vertical Farming + AI for Growing Crops: Can the Future Food Crisis Be Solved?

With the global population steadily growing, it is expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, leading to a more than 50% increase in food demand.
Brain-Computer Interface

Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interface: Controlling the Virtual World with Thought Becomes Reality

In July 2024, the tech world witnessed a groundbreaking achievement: a research team from Stanford University successfully developed the world’s first fully thought-controlled virtual reality system.
Diamond Meat

Lab-Grown "Diamond Meat": Tastes Like Real Beef—Would You Try It?

In November 2024, U.S. food tech company Diamond Meat announced the successful development of the world's first lab-grown "Diamond Meat," replicating the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of premium Wagyu beef.
Photon Computing Chip

Photon Computing Chip Unveiled, Speed 1000 Times Faster Than Traditional Chips

In March 2024, U.S. tech company Lightmatter announced the successful development of the world's first commercial photon computing chip, "Envise."
Tesla

Tesla Mass-Produces 4680 Battery, EV Range Breaks 1,000 Kilometers

In September 2024, Tesla officially announced the mass production of its in-house developed 4680 battery.
Neuromorphic Chips

Neuromorphic Chips: Can AI "Think" Like the Human Brain?

As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, an innovative technology known as "neuromorphic chips" is quietly transforming the way AI "thinks."
Hydrogen Cars,Electric Vehicles

Hydrogen Cars vs. Electric Vehicles: Which Will Dominate the Future?

while electric vehicle (EV) giants like Tesla continue expanding their market share, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs), championed by companies like Toyota and Hyundai, are rapidly advancing toward commercialization.