GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

What do you understand by Disruptive innovations? What are some examples of disruptive innovation in recent times, and how have they changed the way industries operate?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023

Information Technology and AIEmerging TechnologiesIndustrial Policy and Liberalisation

Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

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The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 117 wordsTheir whole copy

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Disruptive innovations are undestood as innovations that are threat to the social, economic, political or technological setup of the world. (4) cryptocurrency. Disruptive technologies changing the way industries operate:-

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Disruptive innovations are undestood as innovations that are threat to the social, economic, political or technological setup of the world. (4) cryptocurrency.

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(1) Artificial Intelligence → points to central box (2) Nanotechnology → points to central box (3) Biotechnology → points to central box (4) space sciences → points to central box (5) cryptocurrencies → points to central box (6) Defense technologies like drones, DARPA etc. → points to central box [ Central box contains: Examples of Disruptive innovations ]

Disruptive technologies changing the way industries operate:-

(1) shifting from manual labour to machine based production. (2) changing the production techniques. (Eg) 3-D and 4-d printing doing away with traditional craft. (3) Faster and more precise operations. (Eg) Robots are used for making placements in printed circuit boards. (4) Precise market estimates through AI prediction models. (Eg) Genpact has used AI in recent times to predict market share. (5) Targetted selling through GIS and MIS mapping.

However, there are several threats as well :-

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[ Threats ] → 1. According to WB, threats to job loss is 80 million till 2030 due to technological changes. 2. Threats to environment as these devices are more water consuming. 3. Cyber-security threats. 4. Ransomware ware attack on AIIMS. 4. Ethical concerns facing the governments all over the world. 4. Who to blame in case of mal-functioning of car.

Therefore, the use of disruptive technologies must be done with caution.

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However, there are several threats as well :- Therefore, the use of disruptive technologies must be done with caution.

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