AI in 2025: What to Expect and How It Will Reshape the World

New Delhi [India], December 28: While 2024 marked a turning point for AI adoption, 2025 is poised to be the year that organizations tailor artificial intelligence to their specific needs. With the new year ahead, industries can expect to see the real integration of AI in areas such as customer interactions, education, corporate learning, and robotics. The role of AI will continue to grow, becoming the dominant technological focus in 2025. It is set to have a profound impact on devices, industries, and society as a whole.

Ganesh Gopalan, Co-Founder and CEO of Gnani.ai, shared his insights, saying, “2024 marked a pivotal year for generative AI, transforming industries from customer service to creative innovations. In 2025, the widespread adoption of Small Language Models (SLMs) and Speech-to-Speech Large Language Models (LLMs) will revolutionize sectors like customer support, healthcare, BFSI, automotive, and telecom.” These advanced AI technologies are expected to deliver highly accurate, low-latency solutions tailored to niche linguistic requirements. SLMs will provide unmatched precision for specialized tasks, while Speech-to-Speech LLMs will facilitate real-time multilingual communication, enhancing the global interconnectedness of services.

Another major development will be the rise of Agentic AI, which autonomously learns and adapts to its environment, empowering businesses with proactive decision-making capabilities. “As these models evolve, they will reshape generative AI, ushering in a new era of intuitive, efficient, and personalized global interactions,” Gopalan added.

In the education sector, AI is expected to drive significant advancements. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Vice-Chancellor of World University of Design, emphasized, “AI, VR, and AR have opened new frontiers, redefining education for the modern era. We anticipate continued growth in the demand for high-quality design education, driven by global trends and the need for creative, adaptable thinkers.” AI will not only transform how we learn but also help bridge the gaps in traditional educational pathways. Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor of Mahindra University, noted that AI platforms will allow for more personalized learning experiences, helping students reach their full potential. The integration of AR and VR will further enhance these immersive learning environments in the coming year.

Robotics will also see a revolution through AI. Puru Rastogi, Co-Founder and CEO of Mowito, explained, “AI and robotics technologies will set new benchmarks, enabling real-time decision-making, predictive maintenance, and smarter robots. AI-driven automation will propel scalable growth and industrial prosperity. The future is clear—2025 will bring about a new era of agility and innovation.” These advancements will make robots smarter and more efficient, leading to better automation in industries across the board.

As technology becomes more intelligent, chipsets will play an increasingly critical role. Anku Jain, Managing Director of MediaTek India, pointed out, “Agentic AI, generative AI, advanced LLMs, and cloud computing have already triggered a tectonic shift in the industry.” The demand for powerful chipsets will continue to grow, supporting the heavy computational requirements of AI technologies.

AI’s influence is already transforming everyday life, from digital payments to how we search for information. Matthew Foxton, India Regional President & Executive Vice-President of Branding & Communications at IDEMIA Group, said, “In 2025, cryptography, tokenization, and biometric authentication will further drive innovation, particularly with the rise of embedded payments, connected devices, and hyper-connectivity, especially in the automotive sector. These technologies will create smarter, faster, and more secure transaction ecosystems.”

As we move into 2025, AI will undoubtedly play a central role in reshaping industries, societies, and even our daily routines. From the devices we use to the jobs we perform, AI will continue to influence and redefine how we interact with the world. The future is here, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence.