Will AI Become the Next Trendsetter in Art, Robotics, and Everyday Life?

21CTO community overview notes that art creation, once thought the last domain immune to AI, may soon see AI as the newest artist.

Frog predicts 15 technology trends for 2017, including drones, AI, big data, VR/AR, and audio interaction, suggesting companies must follow them to stay ahead.

Audio Interaction

Since the 1980s, human‑computer interaction relied on GUIs, but visual fatigue drives the need for new interfaces such as audio interaction, exemplified by Apple’s AirPods and potential in‑car audio controls.

AI‑Generated Art

Google’s Magenta project explores AI‑created music and film, with works like the AI‑written short “Sunspring” and neural‑network‑drawn images, showing machines can learn and remix human creativity.

Learning from AI

Human players improve by playing against AlphaGo, illustrating a future where humans “learn from AI” across education and training.

Living Buildings

Smart materials such as bacteria‑infused bricks that capture CO₂ and solar‑powered cooling systems point toward energy‑efficient, “breathing” architecture.

Entrepreneurial Robots

Robots can act as designers, operators, and sales agents, enabling automated business processes and new venture models.

Ocean Farming

Sea‑based cultivation of kelp, shellfish and fish offers a land‑free food source, with 3‑D growth potential and sustainable supply chains.

Plant‑Based and Lab‑Grown Meat

Plant‑protein alternatives and cultured meat aim to reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and meet growing demand for animal‑free products.

Big‑Data‑Driven Healthcare

Precision medicine leverages large datasets, algorithms and molecular tools, with institutions like UCSF training doctors to incorporate patients’ social and environmental context.

Drones Everywhere

Drones are being used for medical deliveries in Rwanda, remote logistics, and disaster response, making aerial data collection affordable and ubiquitous.

Virtual‑Reality Concerts

VR enables immersive home experiences of concerts and sports events, allowing viewers to enjoy premium seats without physical travel.

Smart Spaces

Sensor‑rich environments will learn usage patterns and reconfigure spaces in hospitals, retail and workplaces for optimal experience and efficiency.

Autonomous Vehicles

Self‑driving cars promise to cut the majority of accident‑related deaths caused by human error, though widespread adoption remains a challenge.

Neuro‑VR Therapy

Virtual‑reality therapy creates multisensory environments that can aid recovery from stroke and mental health conditions, exemplified by companies like Mindmaze.