Ashish Sukhadeve, Founder and CEO of Analytics Insight, providing organizations with strategic insights on disruptive technologies.
As the new year begins, the pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing down. Whether it’s the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) that can make decisions autonomously or breakthroughs in sustainable computing, emerging technology trends highlight humanity’s relentless pursuit of progress.
While organizations brace for the next wave of disruption, understanding these technologies is crucial to adapt. With a mix of opportunity and responsibility, the technologies of 2025 will shape tomorrow’s world, leaving a lasting impact on how people live, work and innovate.
1. More Companies Will Enable Automated Decision-Making Agents
Smart autonomous AI systems capable of performing different procedures and planning those procedures based on specific goals given by the user are expected to transform multiple industries. Today, such AI is hardly being used, however, by 2028, the expectation is that 15% of daily work decisions will be made by agentic AI. I expect this change to increase efficiency and improve processes in many sectors of the economy and society.
2. Stronger AI Governance Could Reduce Ethical Issues
While the use of AI is getting more common, I think the goal should be responsible and ethical AI usage. Each AI governance platform’s purpose is to develop, implement and enforce regulations for the proper use of artificial intelligence, to explain the process and to gain public confidence.
It is estimated that by 2028, comprehensive AI governance could reduce the number of times organizations experience ethical issues associated with AI by 40% compared to firms without these measures for AI governance.
3. Multifunctional Robots To Drive Productivity In Key Areas
The future of robotics is in multifunctional robots to perform different functions simultaneously in different settings. The use of smart robots in people’s lives is projected to increase from less than 10% now to 80% by 2030. Such robots could revolutionize productivity and achievement of goals in areas like production, medical and home care.
4. Spatial Computing Will Blur Physical And Virtual Boundaries
Spatial computing blurs the division between real and virtual experiences, and the interaction between people and computers. This technology could drive progress in AR and VR, which could impact education and entertainment, as well as remote collaboration.
Spatial computing use will likely intensify in the coming years, and its market is expected to grow at a rate of 18.2% between 2022 and 2033, offering a superior experience and functionality to the user, while increasing operational performance.
5. Post-Quantum Cryptography Could Strengthen Data Security
With the recent developments in quantum computing, there can be certain problems with traditional encryption methods. Thus post-quantum cryptography seeks to implement cryptographic algorithms capable of preventing quantum attacks and, therefore, protecting data in the next-generation quantum world. I’ve noticed more organizations are considering and applying cryptographic methods to secure their data.
6. Neurological Enhancements Could Expand Human Capabilities
Technology is now allowing neurological enhancements that could improve human cognitive and physical abilities. Applications include healthcare and improving the performance of humans in both fitness and sport, as well as other areas of human endeavor.
As per the data provided by Expert Market Research forecasts, the market is expected to grow from $156.31 billion in 2024 to $1,007.23 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 23%. Moreover, in 2025, I anticipate increased integration of technology into human biology, raising ethical and other issues in society.
7. Energy-Efficient Computing Will Support Sustainability Goals
Energy-efficient computing is now a major concern for many business leaders, as the environment becomes a top priority. Developments in this area often focus on the reduction of energy consumption of data centers and computing devices, contributing to more sustainable technology infrastructures. I expect major strides in the area of sustainable energy-efficient computing in 2025, as aligned with global sustainability goals.
8. Advanced Tech Will Be Used To Combat Misinformation
The rise of digital platforms was followed with an increase in disinformation. On the other hand, disinformation security is the process of creating technologies and methodology to detect and suppress false information and preserve information systems’ integrity.
According to a Gartner study, by 2028, it’s predicted that 50% of enterprises will embrace solutions designed to tackle disinformation security, compared to fewer than 5% in 2024.
9. Hybrid Computing To Optimize Complex Data Tasks
Hybrid computing refers to a quantum and classical computing system that tackles complex computational problems more efficiently. Because the tasks that may be optimized with this integration extend beyond the capabilities of traditional computing alone, it is possible to couple work with previously separate tasks. The role of hybrid computing in areas where massive amounts of data processing are needed, including cryptography and complex simulations, will likely become more important moving forward.
10. Ambient Intelligence Could Anticipate Human Needs
Ambient invisible intelligence refers to AI systems seamlessly embedded in the environment in ways that lead to better user experience. In 2025, ambient intelligence could stand ready to anticipate and respond to a human need without requiring interaction.
What This Means For Industry Leaders
The advanced technologies on the horizon represent dynamic new frontiers that will reshape society on an unprecedented scale.
In 2025, I think we’ll see AI, computing and other disruptive technologies have a major impact on organizations and their priorities, and also on many adjacent technology domains, such as invisible intelligence.
Nonetheless, as with all great leaps in innovation, comes great responsibility. I think all the industries that approach these trends responsibly could be ahead of the curve and also contribute to creating a better connected, protective and innovative world.
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