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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] AI Transforms Travel Planning Fully half of all leisure travelers anticipate utilizing generative AI tools in 2026, signaling a growing reliance on advanced technologies to enhance trip planning. TravelPulse
• [New] As generative AI proves its usefulness in the Pentagon, it could push Silicon Valley to loosen its AI usage policies and allow more military applications. TechCrunch
• [New] As the demand for AI-driven applications continues to rise, NVIDIA remains poised to lead the charge into the future, delivering groundbreaking advancements that will change how we live, work, and interact with the world around us. market
• [New] Generative AI has the potential to transform education if used responsibly and its use amongst educators and learners is accelerating at a rapid rate. UKAuthority
• [New] The US Commerce Department issued new rules governing how artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing can be shared with countries around the world, which could limit PRC access to AI chip technology. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] In 2025, we can expect to see large organizations - equipped with significant resources and benefitting from their scale - further integrating AI to reduce time to milestones and accelerate discovery pipelines. Pharmaphorum
• [New] AI innovations are expected to outpace similar developments in Europe, with private markets playing a crucial role in funding AI-related infrastructure. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The broader application of AI across sectors promises to boost productivity, drive innovation, and generate new economic opportunities, encouraging global growth in a sustainable manner. Qhubo
• [New] The changing nature of conflict, driven by hybrid warfare, AI, and cyber capabilities, will challenge traditional military doctrines and necessitate a reassessment of defence strategies worldwide. Daily Patriot
• [New] Mass production of nuclear power will make a major contribution to energy for AI Data centers in the 2030s and could start in 2029 if new players can execute. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] As labour costs potentially rise due to stricter immigration policies, companies may be more inclined to invest in automated solutions, which could increase demand for Tesla's robotics and AI technologies. investing.com
• [New] Microsoft has already announced the introduction of AI agents that can perform tasks autonomously, and consulting firm McKinsey has reported that it will use Microsoft's AI agents to respond to customer inquiries. GIGAZINE
• [New] Current Trends in Industrial Automation in 2025 AI-Driven Automation: AI enhances automation by enabling machines to learn, optimize processes, and predict maintenance. XenonStack
• [New] While artificial intelligence has been around for years, AI agents will be the real agents of change in 2025 and beyond. Future of retail business in Middle East
• [New] The potential of Artificial intelligence in gaming is real and could completely change the way we play in 2025. Techiexpert.com
• [New] Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra uses AI to speak Chinese, downplaying security fears as foreign tourism drops. Thai Examiner
• [New] In 2025, digital assets are expected to enter two new cycles: one driven by new policies from the incoming Trump administration, and the other emerging from advancements in AI which will merge to create new opportunities. Bastillepost
• [New] A new playbook published by the U.S. government aims to facilitate the collective, voluntary sharing of information among AI providers, developers and users about AI vulnerabilities and cyber incidents. Security Boulevard
• [New] Extreme weather events and ecosystem collapse have, for the second year running, been confirmed as the risks which experts across the world are most concerned about over the next ten years (interestingly AI is sixth). Our Schools, Our World
• [New] While AI could add hundreds of billions of annual GDP to the UK economy, some roles may change significantly, with rapid job destruction in high value service industries a looming possibility. ExoBrain AI consulting
• AI is expected to play an ever more important role in fostering innovation and efficiency across a variety of industries by 2025. IT News Africa | Business Technology, Telecoms and Star
• AI could either lead to eight million job losses and no GDP gains, or no job losses and GDP gains worth up to £306bn a year,. LabourList
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Integration: The integration of AI and ML algorithms into software applications will continue to grow in 2025, allowing businesses to automate processes, enhance user experiences, and make data-driven decisions. 9cv9 Career Blog

Last updated: 21 January 2025