2025 Tech Trends Prediction

Gartner analysts have already released their trend forecast for 2025, emphasizing the significant role AI will play in transforming nearly all current industries.

However, artificial intelligence will not be the only key player next year. We will also witness major breakthroughs in other technological fields.

Here are some trends highlighted in the report:

• Agent-based Artificial Intelligence.

• AI Platforms.

• Combating Disinformation.

• Quantum Computing.

• AI Hardware.

• Spatial Internet.

• Energy-efficient Computing.

• Environmental Sustainability.

• Autonomy through Emerging Technologies.

• Multifunctional Robots.

• The Neurological Boom.

• Infrastructure Smartification.

• Personalized Media.

Some of these trends have roots in the previous decade, but only in the near future will they become truly effective solutions.

Agent-based Artificial Intelligence

While skeptics like Altman claim that fully-fledged AI is still far off, Gartner experts argue that by next year, we will be interacting with fully autonomous systems. Agent-based Artificial Intelligence is one such example, designed to independently perform tasks and deliver results to operators.

Such innovations will become a lifeline for businesses reliant on big data analytics and numerous operations that are currently performed manually.

AI Platforms

Another trend related to artificial intelligence is the development of platforms for managing AI. These are not just settings for bot algorithms, etc., but fully-fledged systems with GUIs that will allow companies to finely control AI, LLMs, and adapt them to the needs of specific businesses.

Why is this a trend? In theory, such platforms will lower the entry barrier for non-technical teams and provide convenient tools for deploying, training, and customizing their own intelligent solutions.

Combating Disinformation

A comprehensive trend focusing on cybersecurity, ethical and moral aspects, information hygiene, and more. The essence of this trend lies in the search and development of solutions that would help cleanse the internet of false or outright harmful information — and not only that.

Imagine a multi-layered system that filters and cleans data sets in real-time. It identifies and removes harmful elements, analyzes context, uncovers the truth, and identifies sources. However, this trend will face several challenges, such as reliance on mass cooperation from ISPs, hosting providers, and others.

Quantum Computing and Encryption

A two-in-one trend. On the one hand, the development of quantum computers will continue, while on the other hand, there will be a need for quantum encryption to enhance data security. Therefore, these two areas may become priorities for scientists and providers of specialized (and not only) hardware and software.

Even now, there are discussions about the potential threat of quantum computing power, which could already potentially break current encryption systems. Therefore, the focus on addressing challenges in this segment is clear.

AI Hardware

Most manufacturers of technical components are already striving to keep up with the times and focus on adding AI cores to CPUs and GPUs. Nvidia, Intel, and AMD are the industry leaders, and they may present truly innovative AI-based solutions as early as next year.

The demand for such technologies is only growing, so they can and should be considered trends for 2025. Who knows, perhaps in the near future, we will experience a completely new kind of computing if computers with integrated AI and corresponding operating systems emerge.

Spatial Internet

Take IoT, make these devices smarter, and use them literally everywhere. This is roughly the concept behind the trend of the Spatial Internet. Just imagine walking down the street and being able to interact with signs through your smartphone, receive personalized offers on the go, place orders instantly, and more.

This trend will create new opportunities for business promotion, its presence in the lives of potential customers, and beyond. For example, these devices will be able to collect data, such as the number of visitors or people who stop by a storefront. The potential is limitless, offering a completely new experience for corporations and consumers alike.

Energy-efficient Computing

Every year, global electricity consumption increases, particularly due to the growing number and scale of cloud data centers and the services interacting with them. Therefore, next year’s trend will definitely focus on finding ways to reduce irreversible electricity consumption.

How will this be implemented? Most likely, through the development of new hardware and software optimized to consume fewer resources without sacrificing performance.

Environmental Sustainability

Continuing from the previous trend, current equipment, especially in data centers, has a very high carbon emission coefficient. Even under minimal load, the pollution level is enormous and comparable to that of industrial facilities.

Therefore, the next trend for 2025 will be the continued implementation of the Zero Emission program across all sectors, particularly in IT.

Autonomy through Emerging Technologies

Energy independence will also be a trend next year. Specifically, the emergence of new energy-efficient batteries with fast charging cycles and long-lasting autonomy is expected. If such equipment is successfully developed and mass-produced, it will lead to significant advancements in other fields, such as electric vehicles or various types of autonomous systems. 

Multifunctional Robots

It may still be too early for humanoids, but multifunctional robots could appear in the near future. This social and business trend will have a significant impact on corporate and household processes. For example, robotic systems in homes will help with various household tasks and will be particularly useful for people with disabilities.

Neurological Boom

Regardless of one's opinion on Musk, Neuralink and the neural chip industry are becoming increasingly popular. A trend for 2025 will be the development of systems that can interact with human nerve cells, restore lost functions to various organs, and more. Yes, there are risks, but the potential is also limitless.

Smartification of Infrastructure

Interactive navigation, quick access to various services, holographic hints, automatic translation without even needing smartphones — do you think this is about the UAE?

No, the trend of creating digital infrastructure in urban areas has already extended beyond Dubai, and over the next year, it will influence the living experience of citizens in various countries. Specifically, public safety will be enhanced through the interaction of various systems, such as smart cameras with AI that monitor and identify potential threats.

Personalized Media

The trend for interactive and personalized content is nothing new, but it will remain relevant in 2025. Moreover, technological advancements will facilitate the emergence of new solutions and devices through which users can interact with media and generate new content without needing specialized skills.

Summary

Futurism is still quite far off, but by 2025, we can certainly expect the appearance of robots, fully-fledged AI, and autonomous transportation solutions. The current list of trends is not final, as technological progress is moving at a rapid pace, and new innovative solutions may emerge tomorrow.

The influence of technological trends will be noticeable across all industries. Therefore, if you don’t want to fall behind your competitors, you should already begin building a strategy for implementing these trends into your business infrastructure.

Do you have your own collection of trends and predictions? Share them in the comments!