Off the beaten track

Some of the least researched or emerging areas in IT often revolve around cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary fields. Here are a few examples:

Quantum Computing Algorithms: While quantum computing hardware is advancing, research into algorithms optimized for quantum systems is still in its infancy.

I’ve already began looking into this, I’ve seen people also have well established careers in this line for a solid 5-10 years as is

I wonder how much they know?

Ethics of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): The societal and ethical implications of AGI, particularly in terms of autonomy, decision-making, and control, are still relatively underexplored.
Post-Quantum Cryptography: As quantum computing advances, developing cryptographic methods that can resist quantum attacks is a growing but underdeveloped field.
Human-Machine Symbiosis: Research into deep, long-term integrations between humans and AI, including cognitive augmentation and brain-computer interfaces, remains relatively uncharted.
AI Bias in Non-Western Contexts: While AI bias is a widely discussed topic, there is limited research on how biases affect populations in non-Western cultures or regions.
Sustainable Data Centers: While energy efficiency is a topic of research, there’s less focus on truly sustainable, eco-friendly designs for massive data centers that go beyond simple energy savings.
Data Privacy in Edge Computing: As edge computing grows, ensuring data privacy across decentralized systems is still a challenging and under-researched issue.
AI and Climate Modeling: While AI is being used for climate modeling, this is still a niche area, and more research is needed to improve accuracy and usability in decision-making.
Cybersecurity for Emerging IoT Devices: Research on security measures for newer IoT devices, especially in consumer electronics, smart cities, and wearable health tech, is still limited.
IT Solutions for the Elderly and Disabled: Research on creating IT systems and services that specifically address the needs of older adults or people with disabilities is still lacking compared to other sectors.