While the full realization of artificial intelligence (AI) remains a distant prospect, information technology (IT) plays a vital role in advancing collective intelligence by enabling the creation of highly interconnected groups of people and computers. These networks, facilitated by email, the internet, social media, and various online platforms, represent some of the most extensive and powerful collaborations in human history. While the potential of such hyperconnectivity is vast, it remains challenging to fully comprehend its current capabilities and envision its future impact. Nevertheless, these interconnected groups hold tremendous potential for addressing our most critical societal challenges.