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WHAT'S NEXT?: Digital lifestyles are on the rise around the world and AR and VR will likely see us all using wearables, head-mounted displays and smartphones in almost everything we do. And, most of us will be living in cities too with full amenities close by.

• [New] The accelerating disturbances in the planet's external environment will perturb interactions between a disturbed internal and external milieu, effectively increasing the chronic inflammatory burden of lifestyle diseases. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2025, AI will not only react to customer behaviour but also predict it. Rapidops
• [New] In 2025, generative AI will analyze real-time user behaviour and external factors to tailor outputs for maximum impact. Rapidops
• [New] Personalized Player Engagement: Platforms like Tencent, the largest gaming company in the world, and Zynga leverage AI to predict player behaviour and keep them engaged with tailored quests, events, offers, and challenges. The Data Community
• [New] Millions of adults in the U.S. could benefit from medications and lifestyle changes. NPR
• [New] North American farmland values are projected to rise 7.2% in 2025, with climate-smart tech attracting 60% of agricultural investments amid regulatory and ecological pressures. Ainvest
• [New] By 2027, 50% of large enterprise CISOs will adopt human-centric security behaviour and design practices to minimize human risk and maximize control adoption. UC Tech News
• [New] By 2025, AI-powered sentiment analysis, automated tagging, and predictive behaviour models will become common, allowing teams to analyze thousands of user sessions quickly and accurately. Blogger
• [New] Walmart is rolling out advanced AI agents that will eventually handle multiple tasks for staff and customers alike, from guiding shopping lists to managing stock in real time. International Supermarket News
• [New] The path to success in 2025 digital marketing will be paved with adaptability, innovation, and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour. Site Title
• In 2025, we will see the integration of AI in the process of sifting through data on social media platforms to identify brand values, audiences and goals that each influencer aligns with. The Handbook
• By 2026, enterprises combining generative AI with an integrated platforms-based architecture in security behaviour and culture programs will experience 40% fewer employee-driven cybersecurity incidents. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
• The Pacific Alliance, or similar regional bodies, could create AI frameworks that reflect Latin American values rather than importing governance models designed elsewhere. Americas Quarterly
• The question for investors is not whether AI will dominate the 21st century, but whether it will do so in a way that preserves the values of autonomy, fairness, and trust. Ainvest
• Predictive analytics: Businesses such as Netflix use artificial intelligence algorithms to forecast user behaviour, and their viewing recommendations have a 75% accuracy rate. Softspace Solutions
• By 2025, global spending via conversational commerce channels is expected to reach a staggering $290 billion, underscoring that chat-based shopping is becoming mainstream. Sendwo: Free WhatsApp Marketing Software | AI Chatbot
• While a Canadian Caddle/RCC report predicts far more in-store shopping in 2025. Online Business Canada
• Brands can now anticipate user behaviour with precision, using tools like Salesforce and Adobe to orchestrate smarter journeys and optimize conversion paths. ContentGrip
• By converging functionality into super agents, Walmart hopes to embed AI deeply into user behaviour. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech

Last updated: 11 September 2025