"The future of identity is not the same as the future of IAM; IAM is a technological reaction to the broader identity environment." — Akif Khan, VP Analyst, Gartner

In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host, Marty Resnick, sits down with Gartner Vice President Analyst, Akif Khan, about the future of “identity” with a focus on a broad lens using Gartner’s Tapestry Framework and thinking beyond just the technological implications from just an identity and access management (IAM) perspective. Some of the key points discussed include:

• Identity is not limited to technology; it is a societal construct.
• Political, social and regulatory factors significantly impact the future of identity.
• Technology is perhaps the least interesting or the least influential of the forces that shape the future of Identity.

About the Guest

Akif Khan, Ph.D., is a VP analyst within Gartner Research focused on identity verification in digital channels, deepfake detection, preventing accounting takeover (ATO) and malicious bot mitigation.

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In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host and co-lead of the Gartner Futures Lab, Marty Resnick, sits down with Senior Principal Analyst, Philip Walsh, and Director Analyst, Deepak Seth, to discuss the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Rapid advancements in AI and bold claims from prominent entrepreneurs are fueling hype about AGI’s possibility. AGI, also known as “strong AI,” is the (currently hypothetical) intelligence of a machine that can accomplish any intellectual task that a human can perform. It is a trait attributed to future autonomous AI systems that can achieve goals in a wide range of real or virtual environments at least as effectively as humans can.

Although present AI systems shine in certain tasks, they lack the general-purpose learning, understanding and emotional resonance that define human cognition. Is there more to consider in order to achieve AGI, and is that cognition an important criteria for its successful development? Do we also need to consider the importance of consciousness?

Philip Walsh is a senior principal analyst in Gartner's software engineering practice. He helps software engineering leaders develop and implement strategies to build a world-class software engineering organization. His focus is centered on the evolving role of AI in software development, specifically the impact of AI on developer productivity, developer experience, skills and workforce planning, and the evolving nature of the software engineering leader role and org design.

Deepak Seth is a director analyst with a focus on myriad areas, including, but not limited to organizational and operating models for data, analytics, innovation and AI, data frameworks and processes for responsible, ethical and explainable AI, and data, analytics and AI strategy development and strategy alignment.

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According to author Nita Farahany, “Neuroscience has already made all of this possible today, and neurotechnology will soon become the ‘universal controller’ for all of our interactions with technology. This can benefit humanity immensely, but without safeguards, it can seriously threaten our fundamental human rights to privacy, freedom of thought and self-determination.”

In this episode of the Gartner Futures Lab Podcast, host Marty Resnick sits down with the author of “The Battle for Your Brain,” Nita Farahany, and Gartner Senior Director Analyst Sylvain Fabre. They discuss how neurotechnology will soon become the “universal controller” for all of our interactions with technology and what new risks and opportunities the world of neurological enhancements may offer.

Nita A. Farahany, a futurist and legal ethicist, is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy and founding director of the Initiative for Science & Society at Duke University.

Senior Director, Analyst Sylvain Fabre provides management advisory and research on Telecom Cloud Architectures and Business Strategy for the Telecommunications Industry. This includes 5G Ecosystem Platforms, Telco Edge, 5G Private Mobile Networks for Industry End-user Clients, Cloud Native Architectures, Telco Network platforms and 5G Network Security. Research positions are anchored by a wide factual base including business and technology insights from about 500 client inquiries/year, primary and secondary surveys, and over 29 years of telecom sector experience, spanning Strategy Advisory; Release and Product Management, with Vendors, operator and analyst experience.

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