During CES 2018, HP announced its third annual Megatrends list. Shane Wall, Chief Technology Officer at HP, joined us to discuss how new technology innovations and converging trends will reshape our future. HP's report highlights how socioeconomic and technology trends are changing experiences, as well of markets of the future. Wall emphasizes artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and digital security as topics that top the list. The executive explains why he believes A.I. is set to become omnipresent in our lives. Wall breaks down the future of 3D printing. He says it will be the anchor for industry 4.0, changing how we manufacture overall. Wall also reflects on the social impact of emerging tech. He says drones are changing the fabric of society, pointing out how they deliver medical aid to people in Africa.

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