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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] A key trend for 2025 is the widespread deployment of autonomous AI agents, with Deloitte predicting that 25% of enterprises using generative AI will deploy AI agents in 2025, rising to 50% by 2027. FinancialContent
• [New] Google plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years to construct a major AI infrastructure hub in southern India, diversifying the geographic footprint of critical AI resources. Medium
• [New] In a groundbreaking development, Google DeepMind has harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to unlock the potential of over 2 million new materials, marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing real-world technologies. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] With DeepMind's innovative approach, there is optimism that the traditional timeline for material discovery, spanning 10 to 20 years, could be dramatically condensed through advancements in experimentation, autonomous synthesis, and machine learning models. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] The global AI-driven marketing industry is exploding, already valued at more than $47 billion in 2025 and forecast to grow at a compounded rate of over 36% annually toward the end of the decade. The AI Journal
• [New] Growing concerns about the societal risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems have prompted debate over whether and how the U.S. government should promote stronger security practices among private-sector developers. Rand Corporation
• [New] Trade disputes with China and Russia relating to access to rare earth minerals or critical supplies of noble gases could affect the supply of advanced semiconductor chips needed for AI supercomputers and data centers. BCLP - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - Should Your Compan
• [New] The risk may be enhanced, as the small number of major AI companies represent a substantial percentage of the total S&P 500 valuation. BCLP - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - Should Your Compan
• [New] AI is projected to add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, increasing global GDP by approximately 1.2% annually. FinancialContent
• [New] According to an extensive 2025 analysis by AI Multiple, most experts estimate a 50% probability that AGI will be reached between 2040 and 2060, emphasizing that current advances like OpenAI's GPT-5 and DeepMind's Gemini models are powerful precursors but not yet instances of general intelligence. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] With digital ad spending shifting toward AI-powered targeting, Amazon's unique position as both a retailer and ad platform could either accelerate growth or face disruption from competitors like Google and Meta. The Tech Buzz
• [New] Imagine a world where AI enhances human creativity instead of replacing it, where technology bridges inequality rather than deepening it. PrometAI
• [New] In a world where AI agents are increasingly used for everything from code generation to data analysis, Microsoft's move could democratize access to advanced tools, fostering a more collaborative ecosystem. Coaio Limited
• [New] IDC forecasts AI-related business investments will contribute $22.3 trillion to global GDP by 2030. Digital Journal
• [New] The road ahead for AI is characterized by both exhilarating possibilities and significant challenges that will shape its short-term trajectory and long-term impact on the global economy. FinancialContent
• [New] Personal AI assistants will be one of the most important and valuable services ever created. Insurance Journal
• According to research performed by Gartner, 33% of enterprises will include agentic AI by 2028, up from less than 1% today. Salesforce
• Much higher valuations projected of 1 billion by 2026 suggest an unprecedented potential of over 80 times the current presale price to attract both speculative and long-term investors who simply want to make fortunes off the new utility and growth curve of the Ozak AI. CoinCentral
• 85% of enterprises will be using AI agents in some form by end of 2025, as companies race to automate more customer interactions without sacrificing quality. Sandra Dajic
• Operational Risk - McDonald's AI Drive-Thru: In an initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency, McDonald's integrated an AI-powered voice assistant into more than 100 of its U.S. drive-thru lanes. California Management Review
• Within five years, AI will be fully embedded into the purchase journey, and as latest Cognizant Research suggests, AI enthusiasts will be driving consumer spending by $690 B in the UK alone, with more than half of consumer purchasing driven by AI. www.cognizant.com
• 2025 budgets for AI are projected to rise a quarter in 2025, to one-sixth of the total technology spend. Forbes

Last updated: 21 October 2025