Future digital – Central Bedfordshire 2050 | Central Bedfordshire Council

Future digital – Central Bedfordshire 2050

Close-up of a speedometer-style gauge pointing from 5G to 6G, symbolising the rapid evolution of digital connectivity and mobile network technology.

Digital technology and the rise of the internet has transformed the way we do things in just two decades. This transformation is set to continue with the rise of artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning, which are expected to bring about new opportunities, greater efficiencies and change the way we live and work.

This provides massive opportunities in terms of productivity, but also presents threats — particularly to people’s jobs and livelihoods.

How will digital technology change our future?

  • will we have used digital innovation to improve our quality of life? how might we do this?
  • how will our communities and points of interaction evolve?
  • how will business and global trade change? will we find ourselves more accessible to new markets?
  • how will the control of our homes and resources change? will everything be on-demand?
  • how will we share data?
  • which jobs will disappear, emerge or thrive?