SXSW 2024: Tech's Cautious Optimism and Female Representation
By
Luka Da Silva
1 min read
⚠️ Heads up: this article is from our "experimental era" — a beautiful mess of enthusiasm ✨, caffeine ☕, and user-submitted chaos 🤹. We kept it because it’s part of our journey 🛤️ (and hey, everyone has awkward teenage years 😅).
The hot topic at SXSW 2024 was the shift from AI hype to realistic considerations and the need for data security. The event highlighted the intertwining of AI with blockchain, also emphasizing the significance of startups in driving technological innovation. Additionally, the surge of investment in crypto and the persistent issue of female representation in the tech industry were critical discourses at the conference. The collaborations between public and private entities in fostering Web3 and the new .austin domain were noteworthy innovations.