Top Five Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

With another year of technology news behind us, it’s time to gaze into our 8K OLED crystal ball to see what we are likely to see in 2025. In 2024, we witnessed advancements in artificial intelligence, and we expect more innovations in 2025, which includes AI in consumer products and significant investments in data centers.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the technology landscape is set for an interesting year, affecting Big Tech companies. Furthermore, in Australia, the upcoming federal election could lead to an increase in misinformation online.

1. Agentic AI Might Finally Be Useful

According to experts, 2025 will see a rise in agentic AI, which enables AI models to perform tasks typically handled by humans. This could include online shopping and administrative work. Gartner predicts that by 2026, there could be five billion connected products acting as customers.

Glenn Nethercutt, chief technology officer at Genesys, states, ‘No longer just passive assistants, agentic AI will tackle complex tasks that require real-time decision-making.’ Jay Jenkins, CTO at Akamai Technologies, added, ‘These agents could potentially handle tasks directly.’

2. Cyber Security Grapples with AI’s Power

AI is set to reshape cybersecurity, with predictions of increased attacks using AI-driven tools. Jason Plumridge from Tesserent highlights, ‘We are likely to see AI drive scripting and coding, making attacks easier for cybercriminals.’

Chris Gibson from FIRST noted that ‘an arms race in the cyber realm’ is likely as defenders and attackers innovate using AI.

3. Political Influences

Donald Trump’s second term as president will introduce a shift in technology policy, potentially repealing regulations on AI development. Analyst Dexter Thillien remarked, ‘While repealing the Executive Order could help innovation, it would also increase the potential harms of AI.’

4. Technology Issues in Australia’s Election

The upcoming federal election in Australia is poised to highlight technology-related issues, particularly around misinformation in online platforms. The Australian Electoral Commission warned of an increase in AI-generated deepfakes around this election.

5. Rise of AI Products and AI Washing

An increase in AI consumer products is expected in 2025, but concerns about ‘AI washing’—misleading claims about AI capabilities—will grow. Brett Weigl from Genesys noted, ‘With so many organizations claiming to integrate AI, consumers are curious about what’s truth and what’s exaggeration.’

Those are the top trends to watch in 2025, shaping our technological future and its intersection with politics and society.