Forbes February 11, 2025
Ganesh Padmanabhan is the Founder and CEO of Autonomize AI and the host of Stories in AI podcast.
The hype around AI, robotics and other emerging technologies paints a picture of seamless progress in 2025. But history tells us that transformative change rarely follows a straight line. This isn’t a year of simple advancement; it’s a year at the edge of disruption. Here are 10 contrarian predictions that challenge the conventional wisdom and reveal the unexpected shifts coming our way.
1. Agentic AI: The Hype Will Fade, But The Potential Will Shine
In 2025, the much-hyped “agentic AI”—autonomous systems expected to navigate complex real-world tasks—will underwhelm in industries like healthcare, finance and law. These sectors require nuanced understanding, compliance and...