Emerging Technologies and Work

This unit explores current and near‑future digital technologies—AI, connectivity (5G), Web 2.0/3.0, metaverse, sovereign identity, and quantum computing—and their implications for businesses, privacy, and the workforce. Students evaluate technical capabilities, ethical and regulatory concerns, and practical business strategies to protect data, shape digital presence, and prepare people for changing work roles.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze privacy, security, and regulatory implications of emerging digital technologies (e.g., data privacy, sovereign identity, Web 3.0) and recommend specific business controls such as password managers and multi-factor authentication
• Evaluate generative and advanced AI applications (e.g., voice recognition, Google Duplex, GenAI, AGI discussions) for business benefit and risk, including identification of bias and workforce displacement concerns and proposed mitigation strategies
• Apply digital-first branding and reputation management techniques to create or revise a professional/business online strategy that improves a digital first impression and searchability
• Demonstrate understanding of connectivity and infrastructure trends (5G, private 5G, Everything-as-a-Service, quantum computing, interoperable metaverse) by assessing potential business use cases and recommending actions to increase organizational readiness and workforce skill development