Artificial Intelligence’s role in technology conversations
AI today is woven into our lives, making processes smarter, faster and more intuitive. Furthermore, two years after generative AI first emerged, this AI-infused future has become increasingly evident in all areas. AI now dominates the conversation in the technology space; additionally, it has become the buzzword of the decade across industries. While some might think the future of technology is simply about “more AI,” that’s only part of the story. However, the report emphasizes that the future isn’t about increasing AI’s presence but rather ensuring its seamless ubiquity. As a result, AI will embed itself deeply into our interactions, information and computations to underpin innovation and growth at every level.
Trends highlighting Artifical Intelligence’s ubiquity
Half of this year’s trends are directly related to Artificial Intelligence, while the other half focus on foundational aspects like cybersecurity and core modernization. These foundational technologies help enterprises operate seamlessly while achieving growth. Similarly, AI integration will become so fundamental to our lives that it will function in the background, much like electricity. For instance, when was the last time you thought about electrons? We are not amazed when the lights turn on; instead, we just expect things to work.
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HTTP, the protocol that holds the internet together, operates unnoticed by most users on a daily basis. Likewise, AI will quietly optimize city traffic, personalize healthcare and create adaptive and accessible learning paths in education. We won’t feel like we’re actively “using” AI; instead, we’ll experience a world where things work smarter, faster and more intuitively. Ultimately, AI will provide a foundation for business and personal growth while continuing to sustain and evolve itself over time.
The diffusion of Articial Intelligence
As Deloitte’s team finalized this year’s report, they observed that the sublimation and diffusion of Artificial Intelligence is already underway. While AI isn’t the explicit focus of every trend, it serves as the scaffolding supporting nearly all of them. For instance, the only trend without a foundational AI role, “The New Math: Solving Cryptography in an Age of Quantum,” still benefits indirectly from AI advancements accelerating quantum technology progress.
Key highlights from tech trends 2025
Spatial computing takes center stage: Future AI advancements will enhance spatial computing simulations, leading to seamless integration of spatial computing experiences with AI agents.
What’s next for AI: As AI evolves, enterprises are shifting from large language models to smaller, multimodal models, AI-based simulations and task-specific agents.
Hardware reclaims the spotlight: After years of software dominance, hardware is regaining prominence due to AI’s influence on chips, IoT devices and robotics.
IT amplified: AI transforms IT by automating code writing, software testing and augmenting tech talent, sparking a shift from traditional approaches.
The intelligent core: Artificial Intelligence’s role in core modernization simplifies user experiences and data-sharing while increasing complexity at the architectural level.
The road ahead
AI’s shift toward ubiquity will redefine how we interact with technology and how businesses operate in the future. It’s an exciting time to consider how AI will shape the future and benefit humanity in countless ways.
Read the full report here: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/articles/us187540_tech-trends-2025/DI_Tech-trends-2025.pdf
Kelly Raskovich,
executive editor of Tech Trends
Deloitte
deloitte.com
