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From holographic broadcasts to neural storytelling and even
interplanetary communications, the media landscape of 2050 will be an
immersive, algorithmically customized, and boundary-pushing experience.
At least according to AI.
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Fahri
Karakas, associate professor of Business & Leadership at the University of
East Anglia in the UK, had the (excellent) idea to
prompt ChatGPT 4 to make predictions about the future of media, and the
ideas the machine came up with are mind blowing in so much as they do not seem
at all like science fiction.
Responding to a prompt by Karakas for “Media trends of 2050,” the AI
asks us to imagine watching TV or a live sports event with holographic images
projected right into our living room. Thanks to advancements in neural
networking and AI, video content will be generated in real time by analyzing
the preferences and emotions of individual readers.
That’s not far fetched and neither is the idea of interplanetary media
given the rocket into orbit of several commercial space initiatives and the
planned missions to the Moon and Mars. In 25 years, “interplanetary
communication networks will enable real-time news, entertainment, and cultural
exchanges between different colonies and settlements across our solar system,”
the AI predicts.
In 2050, synthetic media stars will take center stage, says ChatGPT 4.
AI-generated characters with unique personalities and appearances will become
cultural icons, captivating audiences in movies, music, and even influencing
fashion trends.
Media platforms will implement advanced AI algorithms that understand
our preferences, values, and emotions. These algorithms will curate content
across different mediums (articles, videos, podcasts) specifically tailored to
our tastes, saving hours of scrolling and searching. Genetic tests will reveal
our predispositions towards certain genres, styles, or creators, resulting in
highly curated content recommendations and personalized media experiences for
each individual.
Our clothing will incorporate media capabilities, “allowing users to
display digital content, share messages, and interact with others through their
garments.”
ChatGPT 4 invites us to imagine being able to change the design of our
clothes with a few taps on your wrist and conveying emotions through animated
patterns.
Individuals will have the option to “micro-dose media,” consuming
bite-sized content experiences designed to boost mood, enhance focus, or
provide relaxation. These personalized micro-experiences will be carefully
crafted, offering a tailored media diet that suits individual needs and
desires.
And of course, in the future, social media experiences will extend
beyond the screen. Users will be able to physically immerse themselves in
virtual reality environments, attending parties, concerts, and interacting with
friends from around the world, blurring the lines between physical and digital
reality.
Karakas also asked the AI to imagine what the media ecosystem looks like
in 2050. To no surprise, the machine reckons that the traditional media
industry has undergone a profound transformation.
“Traditional television networks and print publications have largely
become relics of the past. With the ubiquitous adoption of AR/VR technologies,
media consumption has transitioned into an immersive and personalized experience.
Users can now create their own tailored media environments, blurring the lines
between reality and fiction, and leaving behind the one-size-fits-all approach
that defined earlier iterations of media consumption.”
Rather than relying on traditional screens, individuals now access media
through smart contact lenses or eyewear that overlays digital content onto
their physical environment.
In 2050, there has been a seismic shift from passive consumption to
active participation in media creation. User-generated content (UGC) has become
the “lifeblood” of the media ecosystem, with individuals sharing their stories,
opinions, and experiences.
Social media platforms have evolved into immersive multi-sensory spaces,
allowing users to curate their media channels and generate content through
neural interfaces that directly translate thoughts into digital form.
If you believe the AI, this “democratization of media production” has
transformed the dynamics between creators and consumers, fostering a new era of
collaboration and shared narratives. Users will become active participants,
exploring dynamic environments, and shaping the outcome of the story through
their choices and actions.
Much like
in Minority Report, augmented reality advertising will blend with
our surroundings. AR glasses or contact lenses will overlay digital content
onto our physical world, providing personalized ads tailored to our preferences
and location as we go about our daily lives.
Journalism and news media will also see a transformative shift. This
includes ubiquitous AI news anchors and nanobots “capable of infiltrating
high-risk situations, capturing visual data, and transmitting information in
real-time.
According to ChatGPT 4, this technology will provide unparalleled
reporting from conflict zones, natural disasters, and other dangerous
environments.
By 2050, news will not only be delivered through traditional written
articles or broadcast segments, but also through immersive virtual reality
experiences. People will be able to “step into the news,” witness events
firsthand, and interact with virtual objects.
Journalists and anyone else won’t need to use a keyboard anymore,
either. Instead of typing or even speaking, expect people to be able to
communicate directly through thoughts. That’s because brain-computer interfaces
will become the norm, “allowing us to transmit ideas, emotions, and even
memories to others. This technology will revolutionize storytelling, as authors
can share their stories directly from their minds to the readers.”
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