Hey 2025, let’s go! ??
This year is packed with next-level innovations transforming industries, how we work, and how we live. The world is on a major glow-up, from smarter AI tools to big tech’s growing influence and data trends shaking things up. Let’s break it down.
1?? AI is everywhere
Today’s reality
Generative AI is leveling up, focusing on real-world tasks like smoother workflows, automating tasks, and breaking down information into bite-sized summaries. At the same time, niche AI agents are blowing up, diving deep into specific industries and looking like they might?outshine traditional SaaS?in a big way.
What’s next
- AI agents are blowing up: Everyone’s talking about them, from tech giants to startups, and tools like CrewAI are making them more popular than ever.
- Big shifts in business: Tech leaders are in a race to own the enterprise AI agent space. Meanwhile, agents are starting to handle money, make payments, hire contractors, and more - all with a growing level of autonomy.
- But wait, accuracy still holds these systems back for big-time use.
2???Data engineering 2025 trends
AI copilots vs. reasoning models
- AI copilots have gained traction for boosting productivity, while reasoning models struggle with complex, multi-step tasks due to accuracy limitations. As noted by the AI guide, the conversation around reasoning models is heating up, as their ability to tackle more intricate tasks remains a big challenge.
Small models and synthetic data?
- Small, industry-specific AI models are becoming more popular in business applications because they’re cost-effective and deliver better performance.
- Synthetic data is filling data gaps, though it might not be the long-term answer for training AI.
- Small language models are now being used to create synthetic tabular data, providing a more adaptable and precise way to generate structured data, especially in fields that rely on well-organized datasets.
The future of unstructured data
- Unstructured data is quickly becoming a valuable resource for enterprise AI, with businesses adopting new tools to turn raw information into useful insights. As AI models advance, they’re helping companies transform unstructured data into structured formats that drive better decision-making.
Pipeline explosion
- The growing number of AI pipelines creates challenges in data quality management, emphasizing the need for robust monitoring and automation tools.
3?? Realistic predictions
Let’s keep it real, some of the most exciting AI advancements are still works in progress.
- Scaling compute power: The relationship between compute power and model performance (the scaling law) will remain a driving force. Expect demand for synthetic data and larger models to push compute resources to their limits.
- No infinite memory for LLMs: Contrary to popular belief, large language models (LLMs) won’t have infinite memory anytime soon. Instead, they’ll rely on external systems for efficient context retrieval, keeping resource usage practical. Researchers are working on adding memory modules, like MemLLM, to help LLMs better manage and recall information, making them more efficient for longer tasks.
4?? Big tech is calling the shots
What’s up
- Big Tech has never been more powerful, but don’t expect meaningful privacy or AI governance laws anytime soon. Despite all the talk about regulation, legislative action on these issues is unlikely to materialize in 2025.
- Prompt data is the new gold: As AI interactions ramp up, the data generated by these interactions (i.e., the inputs we give to AI tools) is quickly becoming one of the hottest commodities for marketers. It’s a new frontier for targeted ads and personalized customer experiences.
Drama alert
- Expect more corporate showdowns in 2025, with major players like Apple vs. OpenAI in the ring. The internal shifts within tech giants and rumors of CEO changes—like the potential shuffle at Google—could lead to seismic shifts in the industry. Stay tuned for more tech drama as the year unfolds!
?? Bottom line
AI is moving at lightning speed, and it's changing the way we work, talk, and make decisions. As we dive into 2025, these trends are going to keep shaking things up. Keep your eyes on the future!
