Evolution of information technology. Opportunities and challenges for decision support systems

Abstract

The article is devoted to a review of the historical development of computer technologies and their application in various spheres of life in modern society. The evolution of computing technology (from the first bulky electronic computers to modern computers and promising quantum systems) is studied in detail. Special attention is paid to the formation and development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data technologies, which led to a revolution in computer science and opened new opportunities for automation and efficiency improvement in many industries. By analyzing current advances in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, the paper identifies some changes in the development of computing technologies and envisions their potential for future breakthroughs. In addition, the article predicts further developments in computing and information technology, as well as related ethical and social issues. Special attention is paid to ensuring the impact of artificial intelligence and robotics in the military sphere. The paper analyzes the use of combat robots, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other autonomous systems in modern armed conflicts, as well as some trends in the development of technologies for joint actions of combined groups of drones. The use of AI systems in situation centers and decision-making processes is considered. The last part of the paper is devoted to the consideration of the possibility of applying generative models based on transformers, such as GPT, in situation centers and decision support. It reveals how these technologies can be used for automated analytics, text generation, and the creation of intelligent assistants that can significantly improve the performance of information systems. The article concludes by defining the key role of computer technologies in the modern world and the need for comprehensive regulation of management processes, taking into account not only technical but also ethical and social aspects. In general, the article presents a comprehensive analysis of the history and current state of computer technologies, as well as their activities in various spheres of society. The achievements in this field are described, and the phenomena and trends of interest to specialists in the fields of information technology, system analytics, and management are identified.