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WHAT'S NEXT?: There will be an increased demand for software and services that deliver intelligence, personalization, and specialization. Artificial intelligence could become a $15+ bn opportunity by 2025. Combining human and machine cognition for engagement decisions could yield the precision and reliability of automation without sacrificing the robustness and flexibility that humans bring. The first effect of machine intelligence will be to lower the cost of goods and services that rely on prediction.

• [New] By 2027, the agentic analytics landscape is expected to feature fully autonomous, orchestrated ecosystems of collaborative AI agents operating seamlessly across departments, technology platforms, and enterprise workflows. GoodData
• [New] The next five years (2025-2030) are expected to bring unprecedented advancements, with AI agents potentially managing entire business functions with minimal human oversight, as predicted by AI Consultant Insights. Mixflow.AI
• [New] Comparable companies like Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft report similar outcomes from adopting AI and then say they will achieve even better business outcomes by ramping their spending on AI infrastructure - which already top $10 billion a quarter - for the next few years. The Register
• [New] By 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or deployed generative AI-enabled applications, up from less than 5% in early 2023. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The AI opportunity is massive - estimated at $400 billion in revenues over the next decade, with 75% tied to applications and services. Forrester
• [New] By 2026, agentic AI - systems that act, decide and adapt autonomously - will move from pilots to the core of how organizations operate and serve customers. Inside Telecom
• [New] As we mark half a century of innovation, resilience and growth, 2026 ushers in a new era of enterprises evolving into ecosystems where AI agents are no longer tools; they are teammates. Inside Telecom
• [New] By 2026, HR leaders will manage more than people, they will manage AI agents too. Inside Telecom
• [New] The European Commission plans to delay parts of its AI legislation under pressure from major U.S. tech companies and the Trump administration. TheRecursive.com
• [New] In 2025, the integration of AI tools into educational practices has reached new heights, offering unprecedented opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences. OpenTools
• [New] AI agents will soon be able to transact using Visa's 4.8 billion credentials at millions of merchant locations worldwide. FinExtra
• [New] Tools powered by machine learning are credited with faster detection and better threat-hunting, and by 2026, more than half of organizations expect AI to augment human analysts. Insurance Business
• [New] China could surpass the U.S. due to lower energy costs and fewer regulatory restrictions for the AI industry. News feed at Inbox.lv
• [New] AI could introduce bias that reinforces stereotypes or discrimination. Statista Daily Data
• [New] The Digital 2026 report provided compelling evidence that more than 1 billion people now use standalone generative AI tools every month. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] Agentic AI security concerns will persist through 2026. AI CERTs News
• [New] Agentic AI is 2025's hottest tech topic - and yet AI agents are being held back by the risks. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] Though we will see true autonomous or AI-agent-led payments occurring in 2026, do not expect agentic commerce to explode just yet. Forrester
• [New] As digital spend surpasses three-quarters of global budgets, the battle for relevance in 2026 will not be about being online, it will be about orchestrating intelligently across social, search, and AI ecosystems. Marketing-Interactive
• [New] Semi-autonomous systems make up 42% (USD 5.3 billion), used for combined human control and AI assistance, growing at 10.9% CAGR to USD 14.1 billion by 2032. openpr
• [New] The top seven technology companies are now expected to invest more than $500 billion next year to build out AI infrastructure, underscoring the intensity of the AI arms race. Wealth Management Midwest
• [New] Europe's AI Act will create unified regulations for healthcare AI across European Union countries, making it easier for companies to deploy tools internationally. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] AI is projected to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. ""

Last updated: 18 November 2025