On the Horizon
As we start a new year, we explore three emerging technologies that are fast-becoming mainstream, and will affect the way distributed teams work in the near future.
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References
Virtual Reality (VR):
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- X.ai is an AI virtual assistant who can schedule meetings
- AI will help with onboarding and talent management
- AI is used to improve online learning
Blockchain
- Kodak using blockchain for image rights platform (photographers get paid instantly when their photos are sold online)
- Ethlance: a decentralised blockchain-based version of Upwork
- Rather than decisions being made based on seniority and office politics, they are made by employees “voting” with (blockchain-based) tokens
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