The future is here: 7 technological advancements that will astonish us by 2025.

Technology is rapidly advancing, and tech companies are consistently making attention-grabbing announcements. The Tech Xplore portal highlighted 7 developments that we are likely to witness in 2025.

AI Agents

The use of AI agents is expected to be one of the areas that will grow in 2025. These are intelligent programs that people assign goals to in order to discover the best ways to achieve them.

For example, AI agents can write computer code, developing programs, applications, or games. Individual smartphone applications may be replaced by an agent interface that performs multiple tasks for the user. There could also be factories without human workers, operating with robots controlled by AI agents.

According to the authors of the selection, we are approaching a moment when robots will not only imitate human tasks but will also reason and respond to us directly. One candidate for implementing AI agent technology is Optimus, a humanoid robot created by Tesla.

Personalization Through AI

It is believed that in the near future, AI will be able to develop educational courses tailored to each student based on their experiences, skills, and abilities. Individualized student-oriented learning programs are already being explored in the USA using AI.

These programs can be personalized not only in terms of content but also adapted to the specific needs or well-being of the student. For instance, it could be AI that adjusts learning activities and study based on how much sleep you got the night before, using data from smartwatches.

Personalization utilizing AI could be beneficial not only in education. Private companies will be able to train their own, customized large language models, the technology behind AI chatbots like ChatGPT. They can be trained using data specific to particular business sectors, making them more effective for these firms.

Quantum Computers

As noted by the publication, the advancement of quantum computing may lead to machines capable of solving complex problems that surpass the capabilities of most classical computers.

Scientists have already shifted from attempting to break records for the number of basic processing units known as qubits to correcting errors that quantum computers are still prone to. This is a step towards the emergence of practical quantum computers.

Merging Physical and Virtual Worlds

It is anticipated that in the future, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality may be used more broadly. While virtual reality immerses users in a computer-generated world, augmented reality overlays computer-generated elements onto the real world. Meanwhile, mixed reality offers various "blends" of physical and virtual worlds.

Today, there are already several head-mounted devices (HMDs) that can support these technologies, including Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest headset. New products from companies like Meta, Apple, and others are expected to emerge in 2025.

Blockchain

Blockchain allows for the storage of records across a network of computers and tracking products from source to consumer, ensuring enhanced security and efficiency. This technology could impact supply chains and various sectors from healthcare to finance.

For instance, blockchain technology can make patient data in healthcare institutions more secure, while financial transactions become more reliable, faster, and cheaper.

6G Communication

It is expected that communication speeds will increase, particularly with the implementation of 6G networks. Clear global standards and compatibility between networks are vital for the success of the technology. The standardization process for 6G technology is set to begin in 2025.

Autonomous Driving

The publication believes that autonomous vehicles will become more advanced. They are classified into six levels based on their autonomy—from 0 (fully manual control) to 5 (fully autonomous). Existing self-driving taxis are at level 4.

The authors of the article think that by 2025, we may see progress toward level 5. This means that vehicles will be able to operate without any human intervention and perform tasks that were previously exclusive to humans.

According to the portal, Mercedes will increase the speed of its autonomous driving system Drive Pilot in 2025, while Tesla is developing its own Robotaxi, which should be available "by 2027."

Recall that the BusinessWorld portal reported on the key trends in the smartphone industry to watch for in 2025.

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