MIT Technology Review Unveils Special 'Body Issue'
MIT Technology Review Unveils Special 'Body Issue'
MIT Technology Review has published its latest issue focused on the future of the human body, promising an in-depth exploration of the relationship between technology and the physical form. This special edition is noteworthy for posing fundamental questions about human existence itself, going beyond mere advancements in health or medical technology. In particular, it explores various possibilities such as expanding bodily functions, preventing disease, and extending lifespan, all alongside the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and is expected to spark discussions on ethical and social issues.
The release of this special issue is likely to trigger a broad discussion on the impact of technological advancements on human life. As an authoritative media outlet in the field of science and technology, MIT Technology Review is expected to go beyond simply introducing technology and provide an in-depth analysis of the changes in future society and their implications. Readers will be able to gain a new perspective on the relationship between technology and humans, and gain insights that will help them prepare for the future.
Meanwhile, SEDEX 2025 was held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on October 23rd. At the event, Lee Seung-woo, head of the research center at Eugene Investment & Securities, predicted the growth of the global chip market in his keynote speech. Lee predicted that the global chip market will grow to $630 billion in 2024, a 19.6% increase year-on-year, and will grow by 22.2% to $770 billion in 2025, and by 18.4% to $910 billion in 2026. This forecast supports the view that the semiconductor industry will achieve double-digit growth for three consecutive years for the first time since 1993-1995. This positive outlook for the semiconductor market is expected to have a positive impact on the South Korean economy.
The growth of the global chip market is of significant importance to the South Korean economy. In particular, the government of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is fostering the semiconductor industry as a core national strategic industry and is expanding related investment and support. This effort is expected to create synergy with the growth of the global chip market, leading to the continued growth of the South Korean economy. The government plans to continue to provide policy support to strengthen the competitiveness of the semiconductor industry.
Separately, OpenAI has launched Atlas, a web browser with an Ask ChatGPT sidebar and agent mode. Rhiannon Williams wrote an article about OpenAI's AI web browser on October 22, 2025, detailing Atlas's features. Atlas is expected to provide users with a more convenient and efficient web search environment and is regarded as an example of how AI technology can change the web browsing experience. OpenAI plans to continue to provide innovative services in various fields using AI technology.
Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that China is requiring US chip companies to share sales data. This is interpreted as reflecting the deepening technological hegemony competition between the US and China. The United States is concerned that China's demands could weaken the competitiveness of its chip companies and lead to technology leaks, and is seeking ways to respond. The US-China technology conflict is expected to have a significant impact on the global economy and technology market in the future. The US government under President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the situation and is pursuing policies to strengthen US technological competitiveness.
