Artificial Intelligence

A Future Prognosis

Kerry Richardson

15 July 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2025, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles - highlighting the need for workforce adaptation and reskilling. Archynewsy
Up to 85 million jobs globally could be displaced by automation by 2025, although 97 million new roles could also emerge in AI, data analysis, and tech fields. MillenniumPost
By 2030, global workplaces will undergo a significant transformation driven by automation, artificial intelligence, green transitions, and demographic shifts. Eurofast
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • A strong advocate for digital health innovation, Fumi is committed to enabling IQVIA Japan to unlock the potential of AI, big data, and precision medicine to improve patient care and shape the future of healthcare. Expo 2025 Theme Weeks
  • For income-focused investors, Genpact's blend of AI-powered revenue resilience and conservative capital allocation presents a compelling risk-reward profile. Ainvest
  • Inclusive AI Governance Modi's push for BRICS-led AI innovation counters Global North dominance, advocating for frameworks that ensure equitable access and mitigate risks like job displacement and privacy breaches. EDUREV.IN
Weaknesses
  • Certain AI-powered triage algorithms prioritized healthier, wealthier patients over sicker, lower-income individuals due to flawed risk prediction models. Market Data Forecast
  • The IMF's report indicates that in the United States - the single largest home for AI computing capacity globally - AI expansion alone could increase electricity prices by up to 9%, adding to price pressures coming from many other sources. The Hindu
  • Perhaps most concerning is Gartner's prediction that 40% of agentic AI projects will fail by 2027, primarily due to inadequate data infrastructure and security frameworks. Agentic AI
Opportunities
  • The first AIs to hack finance in pursuit of profit will not be developed by equality - minded researchers; they will be developed by global banks and hedge funds and management consultants.
  • There are two more reasons why AI has the potential to succeed in fostering regional integration in Central Asia.
  • AI's potential to enhance regional integration in Central Asia is significant, acting as a catalyst for economic cooperation.
Threats
  • 66% of executives face unprecedented disruption from AI and digital transformation, yet most feel unprepared to lead through it ¹. I Can | You Can | We Can -
  • The healthtech sector will see more private-equity-backed M&A and a fierce battle between AI-scribing startups in 2025. Business Insider
  • AI is reshaping journalism globally, but its implications are acute in the Caribbean, where media ecosystems face structural vulnerabilities. Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
Influencers
Countries
Cities
People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
artificial intelligence, UAV, application, algorithm, 3D, airplane
Emerging
artificial intelligence, application, IT, algorithm, GDP, 5G
Maturing
artificial intelligence, data, GPS, application, CPU, agency
Declining
artificial intelligence, IT, emission, CO2, GIS, PC
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
AI could displace 85 million jobs globally by 2025, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles - highlighting the need for workforce adaptation and reskilling. Archynewsy
Up to 300 million jobs globally could be disrupted by AI in the coming years, with 96 million new roles potentially created and 83 million disappearing. The Fintech Times
PEST
Political
  • The factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe included: Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other hot spots, military applications of artificial intelligence and climate change. SBS News
  • Artificial intelligence could rip off artists if a proposed overhaul of copyright law goes ahead. The Guardian
  • AI Skilling Initiatives: Microsoft plans to skill 5 lakh students and teachers in AI by 2026 through collaborations with educational institutions and government bodies. Guidely
Economic
  • As reported by Telecom Review, its private sector is expected to invest around AED335 bn (£72.6bn) in AI by 2031. / UAE City AM
  • As the world grapples with the numerous challenges in energy security, AI energy demands, rising CO2 levels, and climate change, Arc Reactor emerges as a beacon of hope. Big News Network.com
  • Executives said they expect that around a third of employees will need to learn new skills to work with AI in 2026, increasing to 45% within three years. IT Pro
Social
  • In the United States, the joint venture Stargate LLC, involving OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, plans to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure by 2029. FRANKI T
  • AI would replace everything in the future, leading to declining birth rates that would leave Earth's population at only 100 million by 2300. News18
  • Union Budget 2025-26 boosts AI, digital infrastructure, and innovation with Rs500 crore for AI in education, reduced customs duties, and Rs20,000 crore for nuclear energy allocation. Alice Blue Online
Technological
  • Generative AI alone is projected to grow at a CAGR of 57.9%, potentially reaching a valuation of $36.36 billion by 2028. FRANKI T
  • Leaders from Renault Nissan, ABB, Airbus, and Accenture will cover AI in manufacturing. / India The Tribune
  • If American and Chinese leaders can jointly take concrete steps to reciprocally limit the uses of AI in ways that could generate harm, then their coordination could contribute to bilateral stability. Brookings
Financial Impact
Expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2028, IoT's role as the backbone of smart grids is crucial, with AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity as essential complements. Yahoo Finance
In April, fears of a trade war triggered a $12 trillion wipeout in global stock values, with AI giants like Nvidia dropping 34%. Steady Income
Yes, Nvidia could potentially reach a $10 trillion valuation if global demand for AI infrastructure, GPUs, and data centers continues to surge. Tech Talkies
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System Map
Organizations
Sectors
Cities
Countries
People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
Artificial intelligence could consume nearly half of all global data center electricity by the end of 2025, outpacing Bitcoin's much-criticized energy usage. Infinity Hash
In the past year, 87% of organizations worldwide faced an AI-powered attack - a clear sign that malicious AI is no longer theoretical, but a present danger. Northern Technologies Group
15% of the global workforce, or 400 million workers, might lose their job to AI or automation by 2030. Whats the Big Data
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Consulting firm McKinsey reports AI is already creating presentations and proposals, warning it could displace up to 375 million jobs globally by 2030. MarketBeat
800 million jobs could be displaced globally by 2030, with AI being a central force in that transformation. SQ Magazine
Solutions
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Governments worldwide will introduce at least 20 new AI-related regulations by 2025. Maestra AI
40% of workers will need new job skills within three years due to AI-driven changes (IBM 2024 Global AI Adoption Index). Salesforce
Owing to AI adoption, 14% of the global workforce will be affected by job loss by 2030. demandsage
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Now that the US wants to be the global leader in artificial intelligence, agencies will start to question if researchers are not using AI to achieve their results in a way that's cost-effective and that ultimately develops scalable models that can be used for other purposes. AIP Publishing
Without global cooperation, it will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to rein in the most dangerous potential of AI. The Guardian
Countries will ultimately need to establish some global understanding to make AI systems safer, and avoid AI creating strategic risks and instability. The Straits Times
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
AI represents a critical new frontier of global competition and the coming years will be crucial in shaping its future, globally and at home. The Irish Times
300 million full-time jobs across the globe could be disrupted - not necessarily replaced - by AI in the coming years. Insider
Questions
Can?
How can attackers manipulate AI agents without hacking the full network? Blogger
How Can We Make AI More Ethical? MyNextDeveloper
If AI is trained on biased data, can it really make fair choices? MyNextDeveloper
How?
How long does AI payback typically take? APPWRK IT Solutions
How might the convergence of AI and Biotechnology reshape the pharmaceutical industry beyond drug discovery? archyde
How Will AI and Technology Evolve Virtual Influencers? Newman Web Solutions Agency
Who?
Who leads the race to develop industrial AI? IMD business school for management and leadership cours
Who is responsible when an AI system fails? ThePrint
Who bears liability when an AI system contributes to an incident? Royal Aeronautical Society
What?
What Drives the Cost of Custom AI Software? APPWRK IT Solutions
What specific LLM advancements between 2024-2025 are most impacting the capabilities of AI chatbots in workplace task completion? archyde
What if AI recommendations influence humans too much? MyNextDeveloper
When?
What happens when AI systems become truly autonomous? AI for Real Business
Who owns the risk when AI goes wrong? Help Net Security
We are happy to be relieved of labour, manual calculations, paperwork, even meeting face to face, but should we be happy when AI starts to replace human judgement, creativity, empathy and relationship? ST
Will?
Will enterprise AI infrastructure become a major competitive differentiator? AI for Real Business
How will embodied AI impact? Ron Immink
Will the US AI Strategy Change? BBAE
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