Emerging Computing Capabilities That Will Change The World

A Forbes survey says next-generation computing has sped up since 2024 across quantum, exascale, cloud, edge, neuromorphic, and photonic systems.

AI is increasingly driving practical use cases and sharpening demand for stronger security, including post-quantum cryptography.

These advances could transform drug discovery, materials science, optimization, climate modeling, and other data-intensive industries.

Projects and platforms such as Frontier at Oak Ridge National Laboratory highlight how these paradigms are moving from research toward real-world impact.