Microsoft researchers predict the future for 2017 and 2027

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Published onDecember 5, 2016

published onDecember 5, 2016

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The new year is looming closer, soMicrosoft Researchis putting in their predictions for the next one to ten years, specifically in the case of their women researchers in computer science.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a surplus of 1 million computing jobs without the educated manpower to run them in 2020. Furthermore, only 12% of computer science degrees are awarded to women that finish university. Seventeen women of Microsoft Research predict that the future is only going to get more interesting.

In 2017, these women expect the path of technology to continue slowly on. While some fields working on increasing speech and language technology to translate in real time, others find the understanding of deep learning and enhanced algorithms to pave the way to improved artificial intelligence. This is the same AI that they are working to develop inProject Malmo in Minecraft, a game that is nearly a blank canvas when it comes to AI experimentation.

Other predictions for 2017 are:

So what could be coming in ten years according to these women of computer science? By 2027, many of these women expect major advancements in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence that will build a better society. In fact, Mary L. Gray estimates that 30% of adults will use an “AI powered labor force” to deliver AI driven goods or services whether consumers know it or not.

Furthermore, other things we might see in 2027 include:

The problem with predictions is that we have to wait and see if they come to pass. Until then, we’d like to hear your predictions for the next year of technology. Let us know in the comments below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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