The end of passwords. New forms of more secure authentication will replace passwords, such as a link sent via email, push notification, or a biometric scan.
Proof of stake. It offers a way to verify cryptocurrency transactions and cut energy use by 99.05%.
Synthetic data for AI. Training AI requires a massive amount of data that is messy or reflects biases. Companies are creating and selling synthetic data to train AI.
Covid variant tracking. Better surveillance allows scientists to track the spread of the virus.
AI for protein folding. The body uses proteins for nearly everything, The way protein folds determine its activity, yet it can take months to figure out its structure. An AI called AlphaFold2 has figured out how to quickly design drugs for various diseases.