In 2025, technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), will play an even greater role in changing society and the global economy. Technological leaders, including Bill Gates, Werner Vogels and Clément Delange, shared their vision of the future, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new realities and a responsible approach to innovation. About this writes Business Insider.
Bill Gates, one of the top technology leaders, expressed the opinion more than 10 years ago that by 2025, two-thirds of all jobs in the United States will require a post-secondary education. This prediction remains relevant as automation and the introduction of AI change traditional employment models. Gates emphasizes the need to prepare future workers for new challenges through reforming the education system.
Clément Delange, CEO of the Hugging Face startup, predicts that 2025 could be a turning point in the perception of AI. According to him, society may face the first major public protest related to the use of artificial intelligence. There is growing concern about ethics, transparency in the use of technology and its impact on the labor market.
He also noted that personal robots with artificial intelligence, which are being developed by Tesla and other companies, are expected to grow in popularity this year.
“At least 100,000 such robots will be pre-ordered,” Delange wrote on LinkedIn.
Werner Vogels, Amazon’s CTO, suggested in his December blog post that in 2025, people will begin to rethink their relationship with digital devices and technology. He highlighted the problems social media creates, especially among young people, raising mental health concerns.
“Every swipe, headline and notification is carefully designed to attract attention. However, users will begin to prioritize their well-being over digital noise.” he noted.
In his opinion, a more conscious use of technology will allow people to manage their time more effectively and achieve a balance between work and personal life.
Michael Perica, CFO of Rimini Street, emphasized that economic policies, including the possible introduction of import tariffs in the US, could cause higher prices for consumers. This will force companies to cut costs and rethink their business strategies.
LendingTree economist Jacob Channel added that such measures will affect the availability of goods and the cost of living, which will be an additional challenge for the middle class.
The year 2025 promises to be a turning point in many aspects: from public attitudes to AI to economic reforms and changes in the behavior of technology users. The world is faced with the need to find a balance between innovation, ethics and well-being, and to adapt to the challenges of a new era. Technology industry leaders are calling for a responsible approach to the use of innovation to ensure sustainable development and a harmonious future.
