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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] Artificial intelligence presents the potential to transform the pre-existing global security order, and fundamentally influence decision-making processes, particularly in nuclear deterrence. Uttryck Magazine
• [New] The asset intelligence system known as AI-PRISM will democratize flexible process automation for all manufacturers in Europe, increasing production efficiency and facilitating the green transition at a minimal capital cost. Ufuk Avrupa
• [New] Generative AI-powered learning is on the rise Generative AI will transform how we learn in 2025, building on ai trends in education that are reshaping the learning landscape. Amazon Web Services, Inc.
• [New] The greater investment in generative AI means businesses will need more people with AI skills to execute on their AI strategies and roadmap, which in turn requires leaders to continue providing training for their employees in 2025. Amazon Web Services, Inc.
• [New] IBM is launching Autonomous Threat Operations Machine (ATOM), an agentic AI system providing autonomous threat triage, investigation, and remediation with minimal human intervention. IBM Newsroom
• [New] By harnessing the power of AI to automate and enhance threat detection and response processes, IBM is empowering organizations to tackle cyber threats with greater precision and efficiency. Hawkdive Media
• [New] Constantly changing the regulatory landscape will eventually promote trust among the public, and protect data security and we should be able to facilitate global collaboration while guiding AI development aligned with legal standards. Splunk
• [New] The UK is not world-leading in the development and adoption of advanced AI systems but remains competitive internationally and has benefitted from the majority of opportunities that advanced AI has so far presented. GOV.UK
• [New] Environmental: Following a shortage of GPU chips in the early 2020s, chip supply has largely caught up with demand by 2030, and the environmental footprint of AI has significantly increased. GOV.UK
• [New] 27% of jobs are at high risk of automation related to AI, with the rise of LLMs particularly affecting white collar administrative jobs. GOV.UK
• [New] One additional challenge for the UK could be a brain drain due to high demand for AI skills in other countries, with a 2023 World Economic Forum report suggesting global demand for AI and machine learning specialists will grow by around 40% over the next 5 years. GOV.UK
• [New] Generative AI has shown a faster initial adoption rate than smartphones or tablets, with Bloomberg projecting Generative AI revenue to exceed $1 trillion by 2031. Irish Funds Industry Association clg
• [New] As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, researchers at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) have identified a breakthrough that could make AI technologies faster and more efficient. ScienceDaily
• [New] The launch of the Chanel-CalArts Center for Artists & Technology is reshaping how arts and technology intersect in Southern California, driving a range of collaborations and new learning opportunities. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• [New] As organizations refine their AI strategies in 2025, the optimal path forward will involve balancing innovation with practicality, ensuring that AI investments align with business objectives and operational efficiency. RTInsights
• [New] In a world obsessed with AI and data, XYO's approach could be huge for supply chains, logistics, and smart cities. The Coin Republic
• [New] The issue of how consumers would expect an AI system to behave will be particularly critical should AI, or AI-enabled products, be broadly subject to products liability law throughout the United States. Rand Corporation
• [New] Global banks are projected to eliminate up to 200,000 jobs by 2030 as AI systems take over tasks like fraud detection, customer service, and risk assessment. New Trader U
• [New] The key trends in mobile banking for 2025 will focus on enhanced security measures, real-time transactions, personalized financial planning, and the integration of AI and machine learning. InvestGlass
• [New] As we move through 2025 and models are being able to be trained faster due to innovation in AI hardware and training systems, the next trend could be real-time AI and responses. MicroVentures
• By the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, almost all low-poverty districts will have trained their teachers on AI use, while only six in ten high-poverty districts will have done so. Rand Corporation

Last updated: 29 April 2025