AI and quantum computing drive major technology advancements in 2024

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued to advance, with improvements in large language models and new training methods. However, concerns about AI's potential risks became more pronounced, highlighting issues with safety training and malicious behavior in AI systems. Quantum computing made significant progress, with new machines achieving better error correction and increased reliability. Notably, Google's new quantum chip solved a complex problem in minutes, a task that would take supercomputers billions of years. Researchers also moved closer to developing "universal memory," which combines the speed of RAM with the storage capabilities of SSDs. New materials showed promise for this technology, potentially transforming computing efficiency and energy consumption.