LIVING IN THE IT ERA (GIT)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (SEA)

Second Semester, SY2022-2023

Saint Louis University

School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Baguio City

NAME: Magno, Andrei Charles E. Date submitted: March 19, 2023

Course and Year: BSCE-1 SLU ID Number: 2233202

Prelim Task 1. (Copy and paste the question here)

1. What do you think are the 3 characteristics of Game Changing Technologies that we currently
have? Explain each. (15 points)
2. What are its 3 flaws, and how
can these be improved further? Explain your answer in 8-10 sentences. Tabulate your anwers. First
column are the 3 flaws and second column are the ways by which these flaws could be remedied
further. (21 points)

Answer:
1.
1.Game-changing technology frequently brings a new strategy or paradigm
that upends established markets or industries. This is known as disruptive
innovation. These technologies frequently have transformational effects,
opening up new markets for goods and services that were previously
unthinkable or unfeasible.
2.Scalability: Technologies that have the potential to change the game are
frequently able to grow quickly and effectively, reaching a large audience and
obtaining widespread acceptance. They could use network effects or other
techniques to develop traction and reach critical mass rapidly.
3. Impactful: Technologies that change the game have the potential to have a
big influence on society and the entire planet. These may make it possible for new
types of communication, alter the way we live and work, or tackle significant global
issues like healthcare or climate change. They frequently possess the ability to
radically alter the environment we live in.

1. Quantum Computing
Quantum computing has already found niche applications today. In the past few
years, more and more funding has become available to take quantum circuits into
new arenas, including imaging, sensing and measuring. Quantum computing is a
game-changer because it changes the fundamental paradigm in how computation

PROF. WILFRED B. BAMBICO, Chem, MAEduc, LPT, PhD Sci Educ

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is delivered into many industries—and in the era of Big Data, computation is

everything. - Ravi Subramanian, Mentor Graphics

2. Devices That Balance Innovation And Privacy

The nature and uses of data collected via devices and its relation to privacy have
been a focus of mine, and privacy has evolved in the past decade. The current
COVID-19 crisis is a perfect example of our need to balance research, information
and personal protection. Our current regulatory environment stifles innovation and
does not truly protect the individual. It’s a lose-lose proposition. - Hillit Meidar-Alfi,
Spatially

3. Transformer Neural Network Architecture

The Transformer neural network architecture has revolutionized natural language
processing capabilities (e.g., BERT from Google and GPT-2 from OpenAI). Since 2017,
Transformer networks have dramatically advanced performance on tasks ranging
from speech recognition to answering questions. This technology has helped lower
barriers to activities like personalized tutoring and AI-powered customer support. -
Mike Moniz, Circadence Corporation.

2.

FLAWS HOW TO IMPROVE

Ethical concerns: Game-changing To address these concerns, developers

technologies can raise ethical concerns
related to privacy, security, bias, and
accountability. For example, facial
recognition technology may perpetuate
racial biases, and artificial intelligence
algorithms may make decisions that are
difficult to explain or challenge.
and policymakers must prioritize ethics
and fairness in the design, development,
and deployment of these technologies.
Transparency, accountability, and
stakeholder engagement can help
ensure that the potential benefits of
these technologies are realized without
causing harm.

Uneven distribution of benefits: To mitigate these effects, policymakers

Game-changing technologies can
exacerbate existing social and
economic inequalities. For example,
automation may eliminate jobs for
low-skilled workers while creating new
and stakeholders must ensure that the
benefits of these technologies are
distributed fairly and equitably. This may
involve investing in education and
training programs, providing income

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opportunities for high-skilled workers.
Environmental impact: Game-changing
technologies can also have a significant
environmental impact. For example, the
increased use of data centers and
cloud computing can consume large
amounts of energy and contribute to
greenhouse gas emissions.
FLAWS
Rapid Growth of Big Data. Big Data is a
term used to describe the technologies
and techniques used to capture and
utilize the exponentially increasing
streams of data with the goal of bringing
enterprise-wide visibility and insights to
make rapid critical decisions.
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support and safety nets for displaced
workers, and promoting inclusive
economic growth.
To address these concerns, developers
and policymakers must prioritize
sustainability and energy efficiency in
the design and operation of these
technologies. This may involve using
renewable energy sources, optimizing
data center operations, and promoting
circular economy practices.
HOW TO IMPROVE
High Speed Analytics using advanced
cloud services will increasingly be used
as a complement to existing information
management systems and programs to
tame the massive data explosion. This
new level of data integration and
analytics will require many new skills and
cross-functional buy-in in order to break
down the many data and
organizational silos that still exist. The
rapid increase in data makes this a fast
growing hard trend that cannot be
ignored.
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Social Business takes on a new level of
urgency as organizations shift from an
Information Age “informing” model to a
Communication Age “communicating
and engaging” model.
Social Software for business will reach a
new level of adoption with applications
to enhance relationships, collaboration,
networking, social validation, and more.
Social Search will increasingly be used
by marketers and researchers, not to
mention Wall Street, to tap into millions
of daily tweets and Facebook
conversations, providing real-time
analysis of many key consumer metrics.

Digital Identity Management will Next Generation Biometrics integrated

become increasingly important to both
organizations and individuals as new
software allows users to better manage
their multiple identities across business
and personal networks.
into your smartphone and tablet will
play a key role in both identity
management and security.

References:
Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council. (2020, June 4). 16 Game-Changing
Technologies You Might Not Know About Yet. Retrieved March 13, 2023, from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/06/04/15-game-changing-tec
hnologies-you-might-not-know-about-yet/?sh=676490129dbc

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I. (2012, December 2). 20 Game-Changing Technology Trends That Will Create Both
Disruption and Opportunity on a Global Level.Retrieved March 13, 2023, from
https://bigthink.com/articles/20-game-changing-technology-trends-that-will-create-b
oth-disruption-and-opportunity-on-a-global-level/

PROF. WILFRED B. BAMBICO, Chem, MAEduc, LPT, PhD Sci Educ

Department of Professional Education, School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts