1、1AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02WHITEPAPERWITH 60+EXPERT QUOTESAI Trends Report 20252AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02AI Trends 2025:Between Global Race and European Balancing Act Foreword by Sebastian Heinz,Founder and CEO of statworx AI is here.What began as a one-line

2、social media post by Sam Altman in No-vember 2022 spread like wildfire across the world within a few months.Fast forward to January 2025:AI is already an integral part of everyday life for millions of people.Users can add the American number+1 800 242-8478 to their smartphones via WhatsApp to chat w

3、ith OpenAIs AI.Through an early investment by Microsoft in OpenAI,ChatGPT has reached the workplace of millions of people in the form of the Microsoft Copilot.Last year,Apple in-tegrated ChatGPT directly into the new operating system of its Macs.The prevailing market rules for growth speed seem to h

4、ave been completely overridden for AI.No other technology in the history of mankind has spread across the globe with this force and speed.Artificial intelligence is undergoing an unprecedented development that is already triggering fundamental changes in business,society,and sci-ence.Experts estimat

5、e that AI will generate around 13 trillion(according to McKinsey even between 18 and 26 trillion)US dollars in new global ad-ded value by 2030.This corresponds to three to six times the German gross Foreword domestic product.The same is expected to increase in the same period.On the stock markets,AI

6、 and tech companies are experiencing a spectacular rally,led by US chipmaker NVIDIA,which symbolizes the AI boom on the stock markets like no other company.Just in January of this year,NVIDIA CEO Jen-sen Huang presented an“AI PC”for the desk at CES in Las Vegas,which is in-tended to further democrat

7、ize and advance the development of AI models.Even the historic crash on the US stock exchanges on January 27,2025,trig-gered by the release of the AI model“DeepSeek R1”from China,which cost the US tech industry more than$1 trillion in market capitalization,was largely forgotten shortly afterward.But

8、 scars remain.The previously seemingly un-touchable AI dominance of the USA was severely hit and shaken by Deep-Seek.The reason for this was rumors that the DeepSeek team was able to train their new model with only“a 6 million dollar budget,thus making the US narratives of“Billion Dollar AI”absurd.I

9、t is now known that DeepSeek,as part of the Chinese hedge fund“High Flyer,”probably had access to over 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs and that the estimated development costs were more in excess of the 1 billion dollar mark.HELLO WORLD3AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02A global race,or rather an arm

10、s race,for AI supremacy has begun.Led by the USA,which,based on its strong venture capital infrastructure,is investing insane sums in the development of AI products,services,and business mo-dels,more and more countries around the world are preparing their econo-mies,sometimes at high financial costs

11、,for the upcoming AI transformation.AI is becoming a big numbers game.“Even in the USA,the land of(financially)unlimited possibilities,AI is leading the established venture capital industry to its financial pain threshold.The sums required by the so-called Frontier Labs,the pioneers of the AI revolu

12、tion,to develop new models are so as-tronomically high that only select groups of financially potent investors can even invest.In doing so,they are throwing decades of established principles of risk and portfolio diversification overboard.The best example of this is Project Stargate,“a 500 billion d

13、ollar investment package in AI infrastruc-ture,which was announced at the beginning of the year by Donald Trump,OpenAI,Softbank,and Oracle.Shortly afterward,it was leaked that Starga-te“was made exclusively available to OpenAI and that OpenAI was involved in a series of important AI government proje

14、cts.All in on AI“is the motto.New AI models with ever-improving capabilities are appearing almost daily.Just recently,OpenAIs new model O3“(O2 was unfortunately already occupied for trademark reasons)largely solved the so-called ARC-AGI test previously an almost insurmountable problem for AI models.

15、Meanwhile,the company is already training o4.It is hardly pos-sible to keep track of global developments in the field of AI.The Cambrian explosion of artificial intelligence is in full swing.An important driver of this development are open source AI projects that build on the models and fin-dings of

16、 other contributors.“Proponents of this movement argue that AI as a technology should be free,transparent,and available to everyone.This global development strand,running parallel to the closed developed AI mo-dels of OpenAI and Anthropic,is led by Meta,which has been fully committed to the idea of

17、freely accessible AI development for years and is also making massive investments in AI research and infrastructure.But something is brewing.The high investments in AI are currently facing only manageable,concrete financial added values.The anticipated economic added value of AI has,as of 2025,not y

18、et materialized in many areas.The gap between AI investments and revenues is widening.Both on the user and developer side.For example,OpenAI CEO Sam Altmann casually announced last year that he doesnt care whether it takes 5,50 or 500 billion dollars per year to develop an AGI.“On the other hand,his

19、 company OpenAI is notorious-ly unprofitable and,at least as of today,shows no clear path to profitability.Companies that consume Altmanns AI products are also largely still strug-HELLO WORLDoptimistic scenariomoderate scenarioconservative scenarioTrillion-Euro Market in Artificial Intelligence*Grow

20、th of the Total Addressable AI Market by 2030,in Trillions of Euros020222024202620282030246810121414,42 Tn.12,06 Tn.11,14 Tn.*Source:Statista4AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02gling to use AI profitably across the board to save costs or increase sa-les.The reasons for this are manifold:c

21、hronically neglected data manage-ment,lack of skills,underinvested initiatives,no strategy,little willingness to change.The list could go on endlessly.The fact is that investments in research&development and the application of AI are increasingly decou-pling.The discrepancy between expectations in A

22、I and reality is beginning to widen significantly.The AI bubble is threatening to burst.The increasing discrepancy is also no longer solely characterized by econo-mic challenges.While the financial and strategic hurdles for companies are already considerable,another dimension is being added in Europ

23、e:regula-tion.Through the European AI Act,which is gradually coming into force since 2024,Europe has defined legal frameworks for the application of the tech-nology at an early stage also for international companies that offer their AI products in Europe.A difficult balancing act between urgently ne

24、eded AI innovation and the preservation of European fundamental values.So far,the AI Act has,among other things,meant that important AI products from Fron-tier Labs,such as the OpenAI video generator SORA or Meta AI,are either not available in Europe at all or only with considerable delay.Sizes of t

25、he US tech industry such as Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify founder Daniel Ek recent-ly complained about the increasingly unpredictable“European regulations.However,individual European companies are also succeeding in playing a role in the global AI competition.In addition to the German AI translator De

26、epL,which announced a 300 million dollar financing round at a valuation of 2 billion dollars in May 2024,Mistral AI,a French AI lab(6 billion dollar valua-tion)and Huggingface,a French AI platform company for open source AI(4.5 billion dollar valuation)are currently particularly relevant globally.Of

27、 course,well-known US VC and tech investors are invested in these companies and thus benefit from their innovation and value development.Homegrown AI,made in Europe,backed in Europe“that goes beyond Euro-pean borders does not factually exist.A dangerous gap is emerging also taking into account curre

28、nt geopolitical developments.Many voices,now also at the international level,criticize Europes slowness and lack of willingness to take risks and invest in the AI race.Germany is no exception.Although the Federal Republic has had a national AI strategy for five years,it is at best to be used as a pa

29、per airplane.The ongoing,uncle-ar political situation in the Federal Republic is also costing valuable time to invest decisively and purposefully in AI and to catch up.Of course,the Ger-man AI market is not standing still,but is growing according to forecasts at an annual rate of approx.15%;the mark

30、et volume is expected to grow to 27 billion euros by 2030.A study by Prognos and Handelsblatt also shows that the German AI ecosystem is comparatively well positioned in certain areas in a global comparison,e.g.in the concrete application of AI technology in companies.HELLO WORLD5AI Trends Report 20

31、25Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Secure,regulated application instead of AI innovation on the edge of what is feasible?Is this the European,the German AI path?So much should be said:If the forecasts of the AI optimists(to whom I would also count myself)are even remotely correct,we as a united Europe canno

32、t under any circums-tances allow the value creation newly created by AI to depend on individual,external actors be they individual companies or individual nations.In 2025 and the coming decade,it must be our task to master the balancing act bet-ween AI innovation and the preservation of fundamental

33、European princip-les.Otherwise,Europe will remain a mere consumer of global AI innovations and fall into an unacceptable dependence on the actual drivers of the AI transformation.We are already heading towards this scenario.Time to act.I hope that in this introduction I have been able to show how co

34、mplex and highly exciting the developments in the field of artificial intelligence are pro-gressing.In the AI Trends Report 2025,we therefore not only want to touch on short-term trend topics,but also present the most comprehensive,so-metimes macroscopic picture possible for the year 2025.Of course,

35、this status quo is only a snapshot.And like every snapshot,it can only capture a limited section of the big picture.Depending on the perspective and zoom level,some details become sharp,while others blur in the out-of-focus ran-ge.But this limitation is precisely its strength:it focuses our attentio

36、n on what is important at this moment:the most important AI trends for the year 2025.I wish you a lot of fun and interesting thoughts while reading!HELLO WORLDSebastian HeinzFounder&CEO statworx|AI Hub FrankfurtContentReview 2024How accurate was our prediction of last years major AI trends,and what

37、has happened since then?7Trends Part 1 Innovation&Transformation AI Agents,Low-Code,and AI as a scientist:innovations transforming industries.18Trends Part 2 Regulation&Investment AI Bubble,AI Avatars,and AI Act:regulatory challenges worldwide.38Trends Part 3 Education&Development AI Education,Conve

38、rsational AI,and Learning Platforms:education and skill development for the future.56Trends Part 5 Corporates&Startups AI Investment,AI Governance,and AI Startups:strategies and future outlook.89Trends Part 4 Technology&Progress AI Integration,LLM Performance,and LAMs:technological advancements and

39、their impact.73OutroHow do we handle the analyses and insights from this AI Trends Report?110IntroIntroduction to the objectives and five key areas of the AI Trends Report 2025.11About statworx&AI Hub Frankfurt Rhein-MainIntroducing ourselves:learn who writes this report and what drives us.1126AI Tr

40、ends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 027AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Last year,we ventured into predicting the AI Trends for 2024 and came up with 12 bold theses.Last fall,statworx COO Fabian Mller provided an interim review in a video.You can read a detailed assessment of the tre

41、nds in the accompanying blog post.Since then,the AI world has continued to evolve.Heres an updated overview of our review:2024REVIEW8AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TREND REVIEW|CULTURE&DEVELOPMENT1234Our prediction about the importance of data culture in compa-nies was a no-brainer an

42、d remains so.Companies with strong data culture have made significant progress in AI utilization.While artificial intelligence has fueled discussions of a four-day workweek,it hasnt yet delivered the productivity gains needed to make it a reality.The shift remains more a socio-political as-piration

43、than a technological inevitability.Advances in omnimodal AI models and their reasoning capabi-lities are accelerating progress toward artificial general intelli-gence(AGI).Our annual report revisits the question:How close are we,really?Generative video AI like Sora is transforming media production.B

44、ut despite the hype,2024 has yet to see the release of a fully AI-generated blockbuster.ScoreScoreScoreScoreData Culture becomes a competitive advantageThe four-day workweek:AIs unfulfilled promise Omnimodal AI brings AGI closerAI-generated movies revolutionize media production9AI Trends Report 2025

45、Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TREND REVIEW|DATA&TECHNOLOGY5678Nvidia defied predictions and solidified its dominance in the GPU market in 2024.Despite intensifying competition,its supe-rior hardware and software proved decisive.Our report explo-res how competitors are strategizing to challenge this reign

46、.While large language models still dominate,smaller,more focu-sed models are gaining traction(especially DeepSeek).The key to future AI advancement lies in a strategic blend of data quali-ty and quantity,not just sheer volume.While companies like Microsoft,Apple,and Meta,which inter-face directly wi

47、th AI users,have reaped rewards,2024 belonged to chip manufacturers like Nvidia.They provided the essential hardware underpinning the AI revolution.Proprietary models like ChatGPT and Gemini lead in general lan-guage processing,context understanding,and creative tasks.However,open-source models(most

48、 recently,DeepSeek)are rapidly catching up,offering competitiveand sometimes su-periorsolutions in specialized areas like code generation.ScoreScoreScoreScoreNvidia loses dominance in the GPU market Better AI models require innovation,not more data 2024 will be the year of AI integrators An open-sou

49、rce Model surpasses the latest GPT version 10AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TREND REVIEW|TRANSPARENCY&CONTROL9101112The EUs AI Act has heightened the demand for explainable AI,particularly in regulated sectors.While many legal experts tout it as the key to legal compliance,European AI

50、 startups have yet to capitalize on transparency as a significant competitive ad-vantage.The EUs AI Act presents more challenges than opportunities for AI companies,especially startups.Uncertainty around im-plementation and regulatory requirements continues to plague the industry.The Act remains a c

51、entral focus of our annual re-port.AI agents are gaining momentum,but they havent yet permea-ted everyday work life.While OpenAIs Operator offers a glimpse of the potential,further technological development and broa-der societal acceptance are necessary.We dedicate a chapter to this evolving field.A

52、ligning AI models with human values and intentions is a top priority across the industry.Human-inspired thinking is seen as crucial for unlocking AIs full potential.Crucially,alignment is also essential to preventing AI models from generating false-hoods and engaging in deception.ScoreScoreScoreScor

53、eAI Transparency becomes a competitive advantage for EU startups The AI Act becomes a seal of quality for AI“made in Europe”AI Agents transform the economy Foundation models increasingly focus on alignment 11AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The AI Trends Report 2025 presents 16 dynamic

54、trends unfolding across 5 key areas:IntroWHATS IT ABOUT?Innovation&TransformationRegulation&InvestmentEducation&DevelopmentTechnology&ProgressCorporates&StartupsThis report provides critical insights for businesses and decision-makers to understand,prepare for,and capitalize on the upcoming changes.

55、In this regard,the AI Trends Report 2025 is ideal for navigating the ever-changing AI landscape.12AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02AI Agents revolutionize the job market TREND 1Low-code and no-code demo-cratize software development TREND 201INNOVATION&TRANSFORMATIONAI achieves its first

56、 big scientific breakthrough TREND 313AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The AI investment bubble bursts TREND 5Tech giants release“AI light versions”for the EU market TREND 402REGULATION&INVESTMENTAI Avatars shape new creative and ethical standards TREND 614AI Trends Report 2025Whitepape

57、rstatworx2025 0203EDUCATION&DEVELOPMENTConversational AI replaces prompting TREND 9Automated AI learning platforms democratize education TREND 8Article 4 of the AI Act promotes AI education in companies TREND 715AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 0204TECHNOLOGY&PROGRESSLAMs&CUAs take contro

58、l of your desktop TREND 12AI integration transforms user experiences TREND 10Instead of a plateau,we see further progress in LLM performance TREND 1116AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Germany plans an AI data center TREND 13AI Governance becomes a competitive advantage TREND 14A German

59、AI startup achieves a global breakthrough TREND 15The era of cheap AI is over TREND 16CORPORATES&STARTUPS0517AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 0201TRENDS PART 1:INNOVATION&TRANSFORMATIONWhitepaperstatworx2025 0218AI Trends Report 2025While digital assistants such as Alexa or Siri have long

60、 been part of everyday life for many,we are now at the beginning of a new era of virtual assistants:AI agents.These programs can do more than just perform simple tasks on command.They are able to make decisions autonomously and interact with their environment-without human interventionAI companies a

61、re working intensively on AI agents to deliver on a promise that previous assistance systems have not kept:significant productivity gains.AI agents are intended to make generative AI capabilities easily ac-cessible and automate routine work by closely linking them to business pro-cesses and systems.

62、This means that companies should gradually automate their processes by first introducing partial automation through agents and then expanding them to full automation in order to remain competitive.User expectations of interacting with chatbots will change:chatbots should re-lieve them of work,such a

63、s changing addresses in customer service or ap-plying for a new debit card.Such processes are made easier and less bure-aucratic as a result.TRENDS PART 1AI Agents revolutionize the job market TREND 119Opportunities and expectations For Europe,AI agents offer the opportunity to increase stagnant pro

64、ducti-vity and cushion demographic change.For their manufacturers,they finally offer the opportunity to monetize their powerful but expensive language models.The prerequisite for this is that companies quickly see massive pro-ductivity gains through the use of agents.There is no lack of enthusiasm a

65、mong investors:AI agent startups such as wie beam.ai,Make,RagaAI,Twel-ve Labs,Autodesk and Klaviyo have already been able to raise considerable investment.Not surprisingly,the market researchers at Gartner also describe AI agents as the most important technology trend of 2025.But other weighty voice

66、s are putting the brakes on the hype:Google pro-duct manager Logan Kilpatrick predicts that while visual AI(AI vision)capabi-lities will become mainstream by 2025,real AI agents wont be realistic until 2026.AI vision,the technology for image and video analysis,text recogni-tion,and object identifica

67、tion,is integrated into more and more everyday applications(e.g.Google Lens).Especially in medicine,AI vision offers great opportunities,for example to detect abnormalities in X-ray images.However,for users to fully trust full-fledged AI agents,a higher accuracy of 99%(ver-sus currently 80%)is neces

68、sary,argues Microsofts AI chief Mustafa Suley-man.And this level will probably only be reached with GPT-6.They expect that by 2028,around 15%of daily work decisions will be made autonomously by AI agents.15%Google compares AI agents to a chef in a busy kitchen who wants to prepare delicious dishes f

69、or his guests.The chef follows a recurring cycle of information gathering,planning,execution,and adaptation:he collects orders and checks the available ingredients,considers which dishes he can create based on this information,and puts his plan into ac-tion by chopping vegetables,mixing spices,or se

70、aring meat.He flexibly adapts his plan if ingredients are missing or feedback is received.AI agents work in a similar way:they process information ite-ratively,make informed decisions,and adapt their next steps based on previous results.At the heart of this cognitive ar-chitecture is an orchestratio

71、n layer that coordinates memory,state,reasoning,and planning.It uses methods such as prompt engineering to optimize interaction with the environment and perform tasks efficiently.20AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 1The rise of Agentic AI Nevertheless,the big players such as

72、Microsoft,Amazon,Salesforce,and Google are investing massively in the development of AI agents or Agentic AI(the terms are used synonymously).Microsoft has developed“Copilots”to automate administrative tasks and customer service.Salesforce has alrea-dy introduced agent features that allow users to c

73、reate their own chatbots through natural language.The now second version of the AI agent platform Agentforce can proactively take over routine tasks,act outside the CRM system,interact directly with teams,and take over tasks such as scheduling appointments.OpenAIs ChatGPT Operator,like Claude Comput

74、er User,can control the PC and solve many tasks from restaurant bookings to online or-ders to filling out forms.And Nvidia has introduced Blueprints,prefabricated blueprints for AI agents that can independently plan and execute complex tasks.These support applications such as automatic code document

75、ation and virtual assistants.Google has also followed suit and introduced its new language model Ge-mini 2.0.Gemini 2.0 is“built for AI agents”,can independently access Google applications,masters multiple languages,and has native multimodal capa-bilities.The highlight:Project Astra with multimodal

76、understanding,multilin-gualism,tool use,native audio functions,and a memory,which allows users to interact live with their environment.One thing is clear:AI agents that control our computers will fundamentally change the way we use the Internet.The development will lead to a new way of interacting w

77、ith the web,where AI agents act as intermediaries between users and the Internet,ending the dominance of todays apps.The example of Nvidias AI Blueprints illustrates how agentic AI transforms businesses by leveraging advanced thinking and iterative planning to solve complex,multi-step problems.CLICK

78、 HERE!21AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The first known example of the large-scale use of AI agents in companies was provided by the Swedish payment service provider Klarna.Klarnas AI assistant has taken over two-thirds of customer service chats in an impres-sive 2.3 million conversati

79、ons.It does the work of 700 full-time employees and achieves the same level of customer satisfaction as its human collea-gues.This has not only led to a significant increase in efficiency,but has also meant that Klarna,according to its own statement,has not hired any more people for a year.Convinced

80、 by the new AI colleagues,the workforce was convinced by promising all employees a share of the possible gains as part of their salary.Forecasts assume that the profits will be 40 million US dollars.Particularly interesting:Meanwhile,CEO Siemiatkowski fears that AI will soon take over his job-and is

81、 not happy about it.TRENDS PART 122AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Impact on the labor market Examples such as that of Klarna suggest that the global market for AI agents is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 45.1%to a volume of 50.31 billion US dollars by 2030.As a result,a

82、gentic AI is not only changing the productivity of companies,but also the labor market,as various studies show.McKinsey expects AI agents to contribute significantly to genera-ting up to$4.4 trillion in more than 60 generative AI use cases in general.AI agents(and supporting technologies)could autom

83、ate 60 to 70%of working hours in todays global economy.These figures underscore that AI agents not only take over routine tasks,but will also have a significant impact on employment.Microsoft is even al-ready advertising that companies that invest in AI tools such as agents will need fewer employees

84、 in the future.Their biggest advantage over human employees is their arbitrarily and cost-effectively scalable number:telepho-ne agents schedule appointments,answer inquiries,and thus support,for example,freelancers in communication.Customer service agents can,e.g.,modify customer data,respond to em

85、ails in different languages,and colla-borate with other specialized agents,such as those for billing.Sales agents can summarize emails,research product information,and shorten the pro-cessing time of customer inquiries.In the field of software development,AI agents can create or optimize program cod

86、e based on simple instructi-ons.And recruiting agents find suitable candidates,organize interviews,and promote diversity by specifically encouraging potential applicants.The examples underpin why AI agents are at the center of strategic planning for AI companies.Like no other technology,they can cou

87、nteract the shor-tage of skilled workers.Therefore,their rise does not necessarily mean that people will become superfluous en masse.A study by the World Economic Forum shows that 41%of the companies surveyed plan to replace jobs with AI.At the same time,77%want to train their employees in the use o

88、f AI.By 2030,170 million new jobs are expected to be created through technologies,while 92 million will be eliminated,resulting in a net growth of 78 million jobs.One reason:With the demand for agents,the need for new skills is also gro-wing.Roles such as those of AI trainers and system monitors are

89、 becoming more important.But what exactly the division of labor of the future will look like depends largely on legal and ethical considerations.41%77%41%of the compa-nies surveyed plan to replace jobs with AI77%want to train their employees in the use of AITRENDS PART 123AI Trends Report 2025Whitep

90、aperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 1The future of work The expected disruption in the labor market is accompanied by challenges such as hallucinations,energy consumption,and ethical concerns.The de-velopment of responsible AI agents requires robust regulatory frameworks and interdisciplinary collaborati

91、on.Companies need to ensure that their AI solutions are ethical and secure-especially when they also operate in the physical world.The so-called embodied agents offer completely new possi-bilities when it comes to automating manual jobs and repetitive work,such as on the assembly line.Samsung,Nvidia

92、,and Siemens are fighting for dominance in robotics.Sam-sung relies on collaborative robots and humanoid robots for home use.Nvi-dia focuses on software platforms for simulating and optimizing robot fleets,while Siemens develops platforms for automated guided vehicles with Simo-ve and offers manufac

93、turer-independent fleet management.Scientists at the Fraunhofer IPA see Nvidias new AI robot platform in particular as a great opportunity for the competitiveness of German companies.Until then,some progress in robotics is still necessary,but the AI robotics startup Figure is already showing impress

94、ive progress at BMW.And China is also playing at the forefront:The company UBTech plans to complete mass production of its Walker-S series humanoid robots by the end of 2025.Between 500 and 1000 robots are to be delivered to various industrial customers.CLICK HERE!Despite the many open questions tha

95、t still need to be answered,one thing is clear:AI agents are here to stay.The way we work will change fundamen-tally-an exciting challenge for everyone involved.Expert QuoteTrend#01AITRENDSREPORT2025Albert HeimHead of Digital TransformationHochland Deutschland GmbH“A takeover of jobs by AI agents wi

96、ll not happen in the mid-sized busi-ness sector.I rather believe that AI agents will reduce current efforts.The freed-up capacity will be used,on the one hand,for the operation and further development of AI agents,and on the other hand,for ad-ditional tasks arising from increasingly complex market d

97、ynamics and competitive environments.”Henry ByersSedad AvdicHead of Data&Advanced AnalyticsDigital Strategy Advisor Corporate DevelopmentZurich InsuranceTV Rheinland AGExpert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#01“AI is a powerful yet not perfect tool for us.The human-in-the-loop approach allows us to imp

98、lement innovation quickly with a ma-nageable risk.”“It is unlikely that the widespread introducti-on of automated AI agents will lead to major unemployment in 2025.Rather,German com-panies will be less occupied with downsizing and more with reskilling and introducing new AI-centric roles.”Expert Quo

99、teTrend#01AITRENDSREPORT2025Deepak PaiPrincipal Scientist Adobe GenStudioAdobe“Low-risk tasks with minimal consequences for errors,like hotel table booking or appointment scheduling,will increasingly be automated with human oversight ensuring quality.Companies seeking higher producti-vity are more l

100、ikely to shrink the workforce than eliminate it,focusing on doing more with fewer employees.”Prof.Dr.Elisa Konya-BaumbachMarcel IsbertCo-Founder&Managing Director humest GmbHCo-Founder&COOProfessor of Consumer Psychology&Behavior,Bern University of Applied SciencesAI Hub FrankfurtExpert QuotesAITREN

101、DSREPORT2025Trend#01“While unimaginable for many German com-panies that AI agents take over tasks,at others,its already happening.The digital/AI divide between companies will grow even bigger.AI literacy including the human factor will continue to be a crucial competitive ad-vantage for firms.”“AI v

102、erticalization is transforming the mar-ket:Tailored AI agents are gaining importan-ce and enabling new business models.Com-petition is intensifying,and companies need to become more agile to meet industry-spe-cific demands.Those who invest in specia-lized AI solutions are securing a successful futur

103、e.”Michael BernsMichael SchorppDirector for AIHead of Digital Innovation&AIPwCBoehringer IngelheimExpert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#01“Autonomous AI agents will increase speed,reduce costs,and make German companies more competitive.I dont see a significant reduction in jobs due to AI agents.Inste

104、-ad,they could relieve human workers and enable them to focus on more creative and strategic tasks.”“As seen in international companies last year,autonomous agents will claim their first jobs in Germany this year.This wont always mean direct replacementsometimes,it will simply mean fewer new hires.L

105、ike it or not,the age of AI-driven workforce transformation has arrived!”29AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02In 2025,software development is at a turning point:thanks to low-code and no-code tools,even laymen can create complex software and apps.This democratization of software developme

106、nt promises not only higher produc-tivity,but also a fundamental change in the way we develop and use digital solutions.Simple solutions for complex problems The shortage of skilled workers and the chronic overload of IT departments are putting pressure on companies that need to accelerate their dig

107、itizati-on.A perfect storm“for providers of low-code and no-code solutions,which are enjoying ever-increasing demand.Coding tools such as Cursor,an inno-vative AI-powered code editor,and Blackbox AI,a powerful AI coding assis-tant,achieve impressive levels and are immense productivity boosters.Like,

108、for example,GitHub Copilot,these tools significantly support developers in more complex tasks.Salesforce has already announced that it will no longer hire new developers.Also particularly noteworthy is GitHub Spark,an AI-po-wered tool that allows you to create and share micro-apps.The so-called Spar

109、ks are tailor-made solutions that can be used directly from the desktop or mobile device-without developers having to write or deploy code.TRENDS PART 1Low-code and no-code democratize software developmentTREND 2In this video we show how to create a dashboard that tracks the valuation of multiple cr

110、yptocurrencies using live data from the CoinGecko Public API,without requiring any programming knowledge.We use Lovables no-code full-stack agent.Lovable successfully and flawlessly created the dashbo-ard in a single run in less than 15 minutes.HIER KLICKEN!Another example is HP AI Studio,a platform

111、 developed by HP and NVIDIA that simplifies and accelerates the process of building and managing AI mo-dels.These tools are not just for programmers.They open the door for a wider user base to maximize their capabilities with AI.The concept,which is also behind the low-code platform Microsoft Power

112、Platform,is called“Citi-zen Development”.It enables employees without an IT background to inde-pendently develop solutions for business problems of all kinds.30AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Democratization or over-reliance on tools?The effects of this development are already visible.

113、Experts predict that the low-code market will grow exponentially.Gartner estimates that by 2025,over 70%of application development will be low-code based,compa-red to just 20%in 2020.By 2027,the tech research firm predicts a low-code market of$16.5 billion,with an average annual growth rate of 16.3%

114、through 2027.Forrester Research even believes growth to$50 billion by 2028 is con-ceivable.87%of developers in companies already use low-code develop-ment platforms for at least part of their development work.While the benefits of these tools are obvious,there are also concerns.Cri-tics warn of a po

115、ssible over-reliance of young developers on the tools.It should not lead to neglecting basic programming skills and critical thin-king.It is also unclear how code tools will affect the quality of code in the long run if their use introduces more errors than human-written code.Despite these concerns,

116、curiosity and optimism prevail in the developer community.AI is seen as a means of improving productivity that could fun-damentally change the way software is developed.However,companies need to ensure that these tools do not replace professional experience and training.The balance between innovatio

117、n and respect for tradition re-mains a central challenge.TRENDS PART 1Expert QuoteTrend#02AITRENDSREPORT2025Elika ShahmohammadiIT Director|Digital Consumer Experience&Innovation Beiersdorf“With AI driven simplicity and the assistance of AI agents,software de-velopment becomes a canvas where anyone c

118、an paint their ideas into reality.The power to innovate,swiftly,is yours.”Dr.Marc JgerAndr MonacoTeam Lead-Data Analytics&AIHead of AI InnovationBASF SEstatworxExpert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#02“Low-code and no-code tools,combined with AI agents,are democratizing software development.These tech

119、nologies enable almost anyone to create apps and solutions quickly,transforming workflows and emp-owering teams to focus on solving business challenges with greater efficiency.”“In the unnoticed backdrop,Agentic AI is quietly dismantling the gates of software engineering.What once took months now ta

120、kes days.What required teams now needs your instructions.Code is no longer king-by 2025,agentic AI will navigate the entire de-velopment lifecycle,turning vision-holders into instant architects.”33AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 022025 will be a year of scientific innovation.Artificial i

121、ntelligence is at the cen-ter of a revolution that is fundamentally changing fields such as medicine,materials research,and climate science.With impressive advances in re-search and technology,it is becoming clear that AI is not only acting as a tool,but increasingly as a co-scientist-and perhaps wi

122、ll soon make its own scientific breakthrough?Medicine:Personalized therapies and revolutionary dia-gnostics AI has already ushered in a new era in medicine.The Mainz-based company BioNTech is driving the development of personalized cancer therapies with the help of AI.Following the acquisition of In

123、staDeep and the introduction of the Kyber supercomputer,the company is significantly accelerating drug development.Back in May 2024,Google DeepMind introduced AlphaFold 3,a system that can accurately predict protein structures as well as their inter-actions with DNA,RNA,and ligands.These advances ha

124、ve far-reaching impli-cations for the development of new therapies and the fight against complex diseases.Numerous other examples show what is possible with the help of AI:for exam-ple,the early detection of breast cancer in mammograms.In a US study,an AI improved the cancer detection rate by 21%,al

125、lowing for faster treatment.An-TRENDS PART 1other example of the efficiency of AI is shown in a study in which ChatGPT outperformed human physicians in diagnostics.Even with minimal human sup-port,the AI-powered chatbot achieved amazing results.This development underscores how AI is not only optimiz

126、ing diagnoses,but also redefining the role of physicians.The example shows how a suspected case of breast cancer was detected during mammography thanks to AI(Image:Radiological Society of North Ame-rica(RSNA)and DeepHealth).A study by Harvard Medical School and Stanford University also points in the

127、 same direction.It investigated how well OpenAIs o1-preview AI model makes medical diagnoses.The model outperformed both older AI models and expe-rienced physicians in diagnosing complex cases.It achieved the correct dia-gnosis in 78.3%of cases and showed superior clinical reasoning.The AI sys-tem a

128、lso performed better in treatment decisions.AI achieves its first big scientific breakthroughTREND 334AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Scientific research:Faster,but less creative?Researchers using AI currently see the technology as a process accelera-tor to process large amounts of dat

129、a more efficiently.However,AI continues to rely on their human expertise.However,studies already show that those who use AI publish more studies,are cited more often,and reach leadership positions faster.But one study also warns that this research tends to focus on narrower topics,while groundbreaki

130、ng,creative approaches take a back seat.James Evans of the University of Chicago speaks of a“lack of imagina-tion”and calls for slowing down the shift to AI-powered research in order not to lose alternative approaches.A global survey of nearly 3,000 researchers shows:At the same time many express co

131、ncerns:misinformation,critical errors,and the loss of critical thinking are major challenges.TRENDS PART 1Materials science:New materials,developed faster Materials research is experiencing a true renaissance thanks to AI.Googles AI tool GNoME discovered over 380,000 stable materials in 2023 that co

132、uld support the development of more efficient energy sources such as batte-ries and solar cells,as well as superconductors.An MIT economists study shows that using AI in materials research can increase development time by 44%and patent filings by 39%.But there are also downsides here:creative tasks

133、are increasingly being ta-ken over by machines,which has been shown to reduce the job satisfaction of researchers.Climate change and space research:AI as a problem solver?In the fight against climate change,the German Aerospace Center relies on AI to more accurately predict the consequences.High-res

134、olution satellite-ba-sed observational data improves understanding of atmospheric processes and land-ocean interactions.These findings feed into existing Earth system models and increase their accuracy.72%95%72%expect AI to have a significant impact on their field95%believe that AI accelerates knowl

135、ed-ge discoveryAI in materials research can increase develop-ment time by 44%.and patent filings by 39%44%39%35AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 1Outlook:AI as a co-scientist of the future The list of scientific achievements through AI is getting longer and lon-ger.From detai

136、led brain atlases to flood forecasting to fusion reactors,AI is driving innovations that were once unthinkable.The progress is also ref-lected in the startup sector:Cradle,a platform for protein engineering,uses machine learning to accelerate the development of improved protein vari-ants.Sonia is a

137、platform for AI-powered cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)that works like conventional talk therapy,but where you talk to an empathe-tic voice on your smartphone instead of human therapists in an office.Pali-Gemma 2 is an open-source vision language model from Google that impro-ves the analysis and i

138、nterpretation of visual and linguistic data,e.g.B.from X-ray images.These breakthroughs manifest the notion of self-improving AI that has been discussed for decades.An AI that can conduct AI research independently could become a reality as early as this year.A milestone on the way is,for example,Sak

139、anas AI Scientist,which carries out the entire research pro-cess autonomously,from literature research to the publication of research results.Agent Laboratory,an open-source framework from AMD and Johns Hopkins University,combines human ideation with AI-powered workflows to accelerate ML research.Th

140、e process involves three phases:literature search(PhD agent),research planning(PhD and postdoc agents),and expe-riment execution(ML engineer agent).Another significant milestone would be the acceptance of a research paper written by an AI at a conference.Meanwhile,Chinese researchers have developed

141、an AI-powered catalyst that can produce oxygen using materials from Mars.This process saves an esti-mated 2,000 years of human labor and demonstrates the efficiency of AI in overcoming technical challenges.And Google DeepMind has introduced Gen-Cast,an AI model that provides more accurate weather fo

142、recasts than the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts in 97.2%of cases and is particularly good at predicting extreme weather,which could be critical for renewable energy planning.Expert QuoteTrend#03AITRENDSREPORT2025Christian WrobelChief Data ArchitectFraport AG“In 2024,artificial in

143、telligence has already made a significant contribu-tion to winning the Nobel Prize in physics and chemistry,thus massively advancing developments in health.There is more to come.”Sarah LewandowskiPD Dr.Florian GrimmGlobal Head of Technology,Physician in NeurosurgeryInnovation and Co-lead GenAI Catal

144、ystBayerUniversity Hospital TbingenExpert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#03“The fusion of AI and research opens up new horizons that have been pursued for years.With GenAI and intelligent agents,we are not only accelerating the research process but also redefining scientific progress.This marks the b

145、eginning of an era where innova-tion and knowledge grow at an unpreceden-ted pace.”“Despite advances in areas such as image and video segmentation,scientific break-throughs remain complex and time-consu-ming.AI is driving automation and data ana-lysis,creating the basis for transformative developmen

146、ts.The thesis is therefore less a prediction than an inspiration to develop the potential of AI responsibly.”38AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 0202TRENDS PART 2:REGULATION&INVESTMENT39AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The AI Act is in force and shows concrete effects in inter

147、action with the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR).Large tech companies are res-tricting the availability of their products and services in the EU,massively delaying releases,or even completely foregoing launches:Apple will not make its AI features available on iPhones in the EU until Ap-ril 2

148、025.Apple Intelligence features then available will include AI-powered writing tools to improve texts,ChatGPT integration,a new version of Siri,and the ability to create custom emoji symbols through voice prompts.OpenAI has already waived an EU release for its new AI video generator Sora,which was r

149、eleased as a standalone product with its own user inter-face.Sam Altman explicitly cited EU AI regulation as the reason.In his mes-sage on X,he does not rule out that this will apply to all OpenAI products with immediate effect and that some may not be offered in the EU at all.Meta will not offer it

150、s new multimodal Llama 4 model,nor future models,in the EU.This also affects its AI assistant Meta AI and products such as smartphones and smart glasses,in which these models are to be integra-ted.Meta cited“the unpredictability of the European regulatory landsca-TRENDS PART 2pe”as the reason.In par

151、ticular,the GDPR.Non-European services based on Llama may also not be offered in the EU.Tencent from China excludes the EU from its open source model Hunyuan Video.Hunyuan Video is currently the text-to-video model with the most parameters(13 billion)and the highest performance available in the open

152、 source domain,which ensures high physical accuracy and scene consis-tency.Google is under investigation by the Irish Data Protection Authority,which is leading to restrictions or delays in the introduction and use of Googles AI products in the EU.In particular,products based on AI models such as th

153、e Pathways Language Model 2 could be affected if privacy concerns are not addressed.vTech giants release“AI light versions”for the EU marketTREND 440AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02With the introduction of the AI Act in August 2024,the EU created a comprehensive framework for AI regula

154、tion.Margrethe Vestager,former EU Commissioner for Competition,stressed that the European approach puts people at the center and protects the rights of all.The rules are based on four risk levels,with most AI systems classified as low risk.AI systems with unacceptable risk“,such as social scoring sy

155、stems or emotional recognition,are prohibited.General pur-pose AI models such as GPT-4 will be regulated from August 2025.By mid-2026,all regulations will enter into force,including those for high-risk AI.Limited-risk systems must be transparent,e.g.by labeling chatbots and deepfakes.In case of non-

156、compliance,companies face fines of up to 7%of their annual global turnover.AI Act and GDPR as growth brakes for Europe?The AI Act pursues a risk-based approach that aims to categorize AI appli-cations according to their risk potential and create strict requirements for dangerous systems.These regula

157、tions also apply to companies outside the EU whose AI systems are offered in the EU.The interesting thing about this is that Google,Microsoft,and OpenAI,as well as Amazon,were among the over 100 initial signatories of the EU AI Pact.In it,they declared that they would voluntarily apply the principle

158、s of the AI Act before it entered into force and pursue three core measures:1.Development of an AI governance strategy 2.Identification of high-risk AI systems 3.Promotion of AI competence of employeesMore than half of the signatories also pledged steps such as human over-sight and labeling of AI co

159、ntent.Although two important players,Apple and Meta,were already missing from the list of signatories at the time,both companies expressed concerns about high-security rules,data disclosure,and the collection of user data for AI training.Now the problems are also becoming apparent for other companie

160、s.A study commissioned by the Ber-telsmann Stiftung shows that the AI Act is intended to complement sectoral regulations and other digital laws as an overarching legal framework,but is not optimally aligned with them.Many AI applications that fall under the re-gulation are already regulated by other

161、 regulations such as the GDPR or the Digital Services Act(DSA).There is a particular tension between the AI Act and specific requirements in areas such as finance,medicine,and the automotive industry.Therefore,experts are calling for better coordination of the regulations.At least as far as data pro

162、cessing is concerned,the EU has now found a uniform regulation.The EU data protection officers allow the processing of personal data by AI models if there is a legitimate interest“.This means that Meta,Google,OpenAI&Co.can invoke this very interest for the processing of personal data of their AI mod

163、els.However,the permission is linked to con-ditions that are checked by a 3-stage test:1.Legitimacy 2.Necessity 3.Balancing of fundamental rights Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 2AI regulation from a global perspective Not only the EU,but also many other regions and nations have developed frame

164、works for the responsible use of AI.In the USA,industry-specific guidelines such as the SR 11-7 standard,originally developed in the finan-cial sector for risk control,are an example of indirect regulation of AI.At the federal level,there are efforts to create standards,such as through the principle

165、s articulated in the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.Canada has the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act(AIDA)in the works,which fo-cuses in particular on regulating automated decision-making systems and emphasizes ethical principles.China has introduced comprehensive regulations for AI-powered a

166、lgorithms to prevent abuse and discrimina-tion,and requires companies to disclose how their systems work and what their goals are.Overall,global AI regulation is highly fragmented.There are neither uni-form definitions of AI nor uniform forms of regulation.From binding law(EU)to principles(UK)to a m

167、ix of federal and state regulations(USA),everything is included.Many regulations are also flexible,which poses challenges especially for internationally active companies.The overlaps with other areas of law such as data protection,competition and intel-lectual property make compliance even more diff

168、icult for companies.In principle,data may only be processed anonymously in order to prevent the identification of individuals.The next few months will show how compa-nies and governments will shape the implementation.That the AI Act will also serve as a model globally must be doubted in view of its

169、deterrent effect.41AI Trends Report 2025Expert QuoteTrend#04AITRENDSREPORT2025Agnes HeftbergerChairwoman of the Management Board&CVPMicrosoft Germany“Offering light versions simply to circumvent regulatory hurdles is not our goal.We ensure compliant solutions meeting strict regulations,integrating m

170、easures into products for EU customers.Adopting GDPR as our global standard,we prioritize transparency,accountability,and data protection,supporting innovation and trust.”Expert QuoteTrend#04AITRENDSREPORT2025Dr.Michael DrassChief Expert AIDeutsche Bahn AG“Light versions may overcome regulatory hurd

171、les,but they risk losing in-novation and competitive edge.Bold strategies are needed to combine compliance with top performance.”Expert QuoteTrend#04AITRENDSREPORT2025Julius HeinzCFOstatworx“The AI Act is intended not only to enable transparency and security in dealing with AI but also to secure tru

172、st and competitive advantages for European AI solutions.However,can this regulatory system prove itself in the global market?Start-ups,in particular,face bureaucratic chal-lenges,and there is a growing call for adjustments to the AI Act.”45AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The AI industr

173、y experienced an unprecedented investment boom in 2024.Companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic received billions in funding,some even without clear evidence of a viable business model.And investment,especially in generative AI,continues to rise.Ali Ghodsi,CEO of Databricks,calls the current situation

174、 a bubble,as companies receive high valuations without substance.Databricks itself secured$10 billion at a$62 billion va-luation.Originally,3 to 4 billion were planned,but investor interest was enor-mous.While there were already voices last year that predicted it and were wrong,2025 could really see

175、 this bubble burst.Many of the current AI startups are struggling to deliver sustainable value-a development reminiscent of the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s.However,if this were to happen,industry experts also see opportunities in this development.A potential market sha-keout could create room

176、for solid startups that are characterized by sustai-nable business models and innovation.Discrepancy between investment and revenue The discrepancy between the massive investments in AI infrastructure and actual revenue poses a significant economic challenge.Companies such as Nvidia and OpenAI conti

177、nue to face the question of how to realize the expected revenue.Although these players dominate the market,they also(still)lack widespread AI products that provide real benefits.It is precisely TRENDS PART 2at this point that the danger of a speculative investment bubble intersects with the actual p

178、otential for long-term value creation.In which direction it ultimately goes cannot be predicted with certainty.However,it is known from the past that new technologies often attract significant investment and competition,which leads to price reductions-even if the technology is successfully and profi

179、tably deployed.The AI investment bubble burstsTREND 546AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 2Against the crash prophets,some experts argue that the high valuations of AI stocks are based on solid financial fundamentals and strong growth po-tential.While a few large companies dom

180、inate market capitalization,which poses a risk to investors,this can be mitigated by diversifying the portfo-lio.Smaller technology companies and traditional industries experiencing growth through AI developments offer attractive opportunities.In addition,emerging competitors could create new opport

181、unities through innovation.Focus on innovation and added value A survey of 600 IT decision-makers in the U.S.shows that investment in ge-nerative AI increased sharply from$2.3 billion in 2023 to$13.8 billion in 2024.This represents a six-fold increase in spending.Currently,60%of investment comes fro

182、m innovation budgets,while 40%is funded from regular budgets.Sequoia Capital,for example,has significantly increased its investment in AI startups.The share rose from 16%in the previous year to almost 60%in 2023.$2,3 MRD.14202420230$13,8 MRD.Stephanie Zhan,a partner at Sequoia,highlights the importa

183、nce of AI as an accelerator for businesses.Especially in the early investment stage,there is an increase in AI startups,including in biotechnology,robotics,and autono-mous vehicles.According to Goldman Sachs,tech giants plan to invest more than a trillion US dollars in AI in the coming years.Interes

184、tingly,price and adoption rate play a secondary role in the choice of AI solutions.Instead,companies focus on measurable added value and the adaptability of tools to industry-specific requirements.With code copilots as the most common use cases,it is clear that practical and specialized solutions wi

185、ll continue to pave the way into the future of AI.Nevertheless,the profitability of this spending remains controversial.Eco-nomist Daron Acemoglu predicts that AI will only marginally increase labor productivity and GDP in the U.S.over the next decade.Joseph Briggs of Gold-man Sachs,on the other han

186、d,expects AI to automate 25%of all work tasks,which would increase productivity by 9%and GDP growth by 6.1%.Challenges:Power demand and resources Bottlenecks in chips and power supply could prove to be the physical limits to truly widespread value creation with AI.Analysts at Goldman Sachs ex-pect d

187、emand for AI chips to outstrip supply.Problems with high-bandwidth memory and specialized chip packaging technologies,as well as increasing power demand,could hamper growth.In Virginia,a core region for data cen-ters,there is already a significant increase in power consumption.In Europe,too,electric

188、ity demand could increase by 40 to 50%by 2030,which in turn would benefit electricity grids and renewable energies.WhitepaperstatworxTRENDS PART 2So which way is the wind blowing?The truth is,no one really knows.Whet-her there is an AI bubble at all is debatable.However,it is not unlikely that 2025

189、will see unrealistic expectations corrected,while AI continues to grow strongly in the long term.Shortly before the editorial deadline,the Chi-nese AI startup DeepSeek caused a seismic tremor in the AI landscape.The consequences are noticeable:Nvidias market value slum-ped by$600 billion after R1s l

190、aunch,Meta set up crisis teams,and companies like Perplexity are integrating the cheaper mo-del.But despite the“Sputnik moment”-compared to the So-viet technological lead in 1957-the race is not decided and the bubble hasnt burst yet.Experts argue that R1 is not a technical breakthroughs,but a smart

191、 combination of known methods.While it demonstrates Chinas ability to innovate under sanc-tions,long-term hurdles remain:Chinas chip shortages due to U.S.export restrictions could block future scaling,especially since success is based on Nvidia chips hoarded before sanc-tions.In addition,DeepSeeks o

192、pen-source strategy is likely tactically motivated the Chinese government could restrict openness again as part of the“fang-shou”cycle(phases of easing and control).While R1 shows that AI advances are pos-sible even with limited resources,U.S.dominance in hardware and ecosystem remains intact.The re

193、al lesson lies in the Je-vons paradox:increasing efficiency could cause AI demand to explode-ultimately benefiting chipmakers as well,as long as they adapt to the new era of adaptive,cost-sensitive models.Expert QuoteTrend#05AITRENDSREPORT2025Daniel KapfferCOODekaBank“The year 2025 will be the year

194、of truth:Following the extensive invest-ments in AI over the past few years,it will become clear which com-panies successfully transition from experimentation to creating real value.Humans will play a key role in this,as they are the ones who will benefit from the added value.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSR

195、EPORT2025Marcel PlaschkeHead of Strategy,Sales,MarketingstatworxFatih EsirHead Of AccountingFreeNowTrend#05“Whether the AI investment wave causes a bubble depends on the effective manage-ment and alignment of investments towards genuine value.Finance&Accounting play a central role in this by creatin

196、g transparency,assessing risks,and ensuring strategic sus-tainability.”“I am convinced that we are not in a bubble.Rather,we do not yet fully grasp the true magnitude of the AI revolution;we are facing tremendous upheavals in society and the economy.Course corrections in the stock market,triggered b

197、y technological leaps such as DeepSeek,are a separate issue.”50AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Voice cloning,generative video AI,and multimodality:The avatar of Sebas-tian Heinz,founder and CEO of statworx,created by us,explains where the journey will go.TRENDS PART 2Especially in ente

198、rtainment,media,and the creative industries,these tech-nologies are on everyones lips.They open up unprecedented possibilities,with tools like Synthesia or HeyGen,to create digital clones that take on the gestures,facial expressions,and voice of the human model.At the same time,these new possibiliti

199、es raise serious questions about ethics,securi-ty,and regulation.Are such avatars deepfakes?If so,who is allowed to use them under what conditions?And what exactly is the situation with copy-right here?Organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organiza-tion are already working on new leg

200、al frameworks for digital creations.AI avatars shape new creative and ethical standardsTREND 6CLICK HERE!Avatars as digital repre-sentatives?Voice cloning and generative vi-deo AI enable the creation of realistic digital avatars that are increasingly being used in marke-ting,entertainment,and educat

201、i-on.A prominent example is the AI-generated influencer Lil Miquela,who inspires millions of followers on social media.51AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02An impressive experiment that took place in Lucerne comes from a com-pletely different direction:An AI-generated Jesus avatar interac

202、ted with vi-sitors in St.Peters Chapel.The avatar,which was trained with content from the New Testament,was intended to create moments of intimacy and was able to communicate in 100 languages.Although the answers of“AI Jesus”were often formulaic,many visitors perceived the interaction as a spiritual

203、 experience.Projects like this show how versatile digital surrogates can be used,but also raise ethical questions.TRENDS PART 2Will we soon send our avatar to the meeting when we are sick or on vaca-tion?Eric Yuan,CEO of Zoom,would prefer to send a digital version of himself to meetings already so h

204、e can go to the beach.On Zoom,you can already create human-like AI avatars that can even answer questions in real time and at least partially represent their human counterparts.The German startup tldv also offers avatars for various meeting tools that create recordings,personalized summaries and rep

205、orts,and answer ques-tions about conversations-whether you were connected to Teams,Zoom,Slack or Google Meet.The German open source platform Nextcloud is wor-king on avatars that schedule appointments and write email drafts.Microsoft plans to introduce a feature in Teams early this year that allows

206、users to clone and translate their voice in real time in nine languages.The so-called interpreter agent is intended to make meetings more personal,but carries risks:misuse by deepfakes could compromise sensitive data.One thing is clear:demand for natural language processing technologies is increasin

207、g-forecasts suggest the market could reach a volume of$35 bil-lion by 2026.52AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Creativity and competition:AI in music and film The creative industry is experiencing a comparable disruption.AI-genera-ted music is causing discussion on platforms like Spotify

208、.Virtual bands like Jet Fuel&Ginger Ales achieve high streaming numbers,but are criticized for contesting revenue from human artists.While Spotify plans to label this content,critics warn of copyright laundering“as AI models often access existing works without permission.The film industry is also in

209、creasingly using AI:The film studio Lionsgate(The Hunger Games,John Wick,American Psycho)is cooperating with the start-up Runway to use AI tools in pre-production and post-production.These help with storyboarding,special effects,and editing.Studios such as Disney and Paramount are considering simila

210、r collaborations,because the techni-cal possibilities of multimodal AI,which combines text,images,and video,are already impressive.Platforms such as Sora and Pika Labs allow users to create high-quality vi-deos from simple text input as well as now based on image and video input.The latest version 2

211、.0 of Pikas video generator has a feature called Scene Ingredients“that allows you to incorporate your own images into AI-genera-ted videos.Google has also introduced two new AI models:Veo 2 and Imagen 3.These models achieve top performance in video and image generation.Veo 2 is capable of creating

212、videos in 4K resolution,understands cinemato-graphic instructions,and minimizes unwanted detail.Imagen 3 is particularly good at depicting different art styles.These new possibilities raise-not unjustified-concerns among screenwriters,actors,and other artists and TRENDS PART 2creatives that they cou

213、ld soon be replaced by AI.In Hollywood,there are many indications that the efficiency gains from AI could prevail over union interests in the long run.CLICK HERE!When AI meets poetry:Dreams“by IN-Q,cinematically staged by Wayne Price-a poetic short film with a documentary retro look and subtle fanta

214、sy elements.53AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02A world in transition One thing is clear:multimodality,generative video AI,and avatars will fun-damentally change art,creativity,media,the world of work,and also the way we communicate.The technologies enable ordinary users to create high-q

215、uality multimedia content.This threatens the position of creatives and also opens up new possibilities for disinformation through fake videos that are difficult to detect.Developers are working on watermarks and other identifiers to curb abuse.But appropriate global regulation is needed here to ensu

216、re the responsible use of such technologies.Googles PaliGemma 2 model,for example,has the ability to recognize emo-tions in images.As a high-risk system under the AI Act,the technology is largely banned in the EU,partly because it is very error-prone.Emotion recognition carries significant risks,suc

217、h as bias against certain,mostly marginalized groups,and misuse in sensitive areas such as schools or the workplace.However,exceptions apply,for example,to border control aut-horities.The US Department of Defense,for example,is investing in deep-fake detection from startup Hive AI.Thanks to advanced

218、 pattern recogni-tion,fraudulent,disinformation AI-generated content can be identified-a technology that is critical not only for national security,but also for civilian institutions.However,detection remains imperfect,and attackers could find ways to circumvent the systems.In hardly any other trend

219、 do exciting opportunities stand so closely alongsi-de catastrophic misuse scenarios.In order to exploit the positive potential of AI without neglecting the enormous risks,a clear legal situation with fixed limits is needed-embedded in a broad public discourse on the ethical is-sues behind it.Becaus

220、e who knows:Maybe this year a multimodal AI system TRENDS PART 2will already pass the Turing test for language,municate in such a way that it is indistinguishable from a human.XExpert QuoteTrend#06AITRENDSREPORT2025Dr.Jean Enno ChartonDirector Digital Ethics&BioethicsMerck KGaA“AI Avatars for traini

221、ng and communication need clear rules and guide-lines to safeguard the trust that is necessary for their successful use-both internally and externally.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#06David Sebastian SchleppsHead of AI AcademystatworxCatharina GluglaPartner-Data,Cyber&TechA&O Shearman“Voice c

222、loning and video AI make AI avatars realistic portrayal of individuals,creating new possibilities from gaming via customer services to advertisement.But blurring the line between reality and fiction amplifies ethical and legal concerns about privacy,IP and misuse.Transparency and responsible AI rule

223、s are crucial to mitigate risk.”“AI avatars are redefining the boundaries between reality and virtuality.The dialogue about their integration into businesses,education,and media,as well as their im-pact on our culture,should be conducted openly and inclusively.”56AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatw

224、orx2025 0203TRENDS PART 3:EDUCATION&DEVELOPMENTWhitepaperstatworx2025 02From February 2,2025,the EU AI Act marks a turning point for companies working with artificial intelligence.For the first time,mandatory AI training is being introduced.Companies and public authorities must ensure that their emp

225、loyees who use AI professionally have sufficient knowledge of how to handle AI.This includes a basic understanding of how AI works and its im-pact,as well as the ability to weigh opportunities and risks.Employers are obliged to offer appropriate training courses.This innovation,regulated by Article

226、4 of the AI Act,not only offers new opportunities,but also requires proactive measures from companies.Especially in Germany,the inadequate communication of the regulations is causing uncertainty.TRENDS PART 3TREND 7Article 4 of the AI Act promotes AI education in companiesProviders and deployers of

227、AI systems shall take measures to ensure,to their best extent,a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff and other persons dealing with the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf,taking into account their technical knowledge,experien-ce,education and training and the context the AI sy

228、stems are to be used in,and considering the persons or groups of persons on whom the AI systems are to be used.Article 4:AI Literacy57AI Trends Report 202558AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 3Because Article 4 raises the question:What does“a sufficient level of AI li-teracy”m

229、ean?For the German newspaper FAZ,it means that users must be able to answer questions like these:A wake-up call for the German economy At present,it must be said that German companies are sleeping through the AI revolution.The problem:More than half of the 1,000 companies sur-veyed in a new study by

230、 the Stifterverband do not provide any learning op-portunities.Only 25%have a strategy for building AI skills.86%of the exe-cutives surveyed say that their company only exploits the potential of AI to a small extent.The main reason for this is that 79%of employees lack basic AI skills.They neither u

231、nderstand how AI systems work nor can they assess their results from a technical point of view.In addition,almost two-thirds of employees show little interest in acquiring AI skills.The prospects for impro-vement by the new generation are bleak:only 28%of companies cooperate with universities on the

232、 topic of AI.82%of executives criticize that students are poorly prepared for an AI-influenced working world.Current figures from Bitkom also paint an alarming picture:80%of German companies do not yet have comprehensive training formats for AI.The EU AI Act provides for severe penalties for violati

233、ons-up to 7%of annual turn-over or a maximum of 35 million euros.The requirements for the training ob-ligation are so far only roughly outlined,which reinforces the urgency for clear guidelines.Lawyers emphasize that companies must at least be able to demonstrate that they have made serious efforts

234、to meet their obliga-tions.The legislator deliberately relies on an appeal character in order to motivate organizations to take responsibility.What is an AI system?What does autonomy of AI mean?What use of AI machines is safe?What do you have to be careful about?How does good prompting work?What can

235、 AI help with?Where can it make mistakes?Where can the use of AI violate data protection,copyright and exploitation rights,or personal rights?59AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 3Education as a competitive advantage Companies that take the training obligation seriously benefi

236、t in several ways:they minimize legal risks,improve their compliance and create a cor-porate culture that rewards responsibility and safety in dealing with AI.More education also leads to better use cases,as employees develop a deeper understanding and can work more innovatively.This not only streng

237、thens the market position,but also secures the advantages of proper AI use in the long term.In addition,a recent survey by the World Economic Forum of 1,000 large com-panies concludes that around 39%of all professional skills will be replaced by new requirements in the next five years-largely due to

238、 AI.For almost 60%of all employees,this means that they will have to undergo further training by 2030 to meet the new requirements.The AI Act sends clear signals:AI competence is becoming a decisive fac-tor for the future viability of companies.Despite initial uncertainties,the obligation to train o

239、ffers enormous opportunities for innovation and com-petitiveness.Companies should not see this change as a burden,but as a strategic opportunity to align their organization with the requirements of the future.Only in this way can they exploit the full potential of AI and at the same time ensure its

240、responsible use.The path to better AI competence AI competence is more than technical know-how.It encompasses a holis-tic understanding that takes into account opportunities and risks in equal measure,as well as legal and ethical dimensions.In addition,further training in the field of AI is not tick

241、ed off with one training session.It requires an approach that focuses on continuous learning in this highly dynamic field.A modular training concept therefore offers a promising approach.It allows companies to specifically address the different needs of their employees:Basic trainingFor all employee

242、s to create a broad understanding of AI.Specific content for managersFocus on strategic decisions and compliance.Technical details for IT expertsDeeper insights into the functioning and implementation of AI.In addition,internal guidelines,the appointment of an AI officer and regular training courses

243、 can help to increase competence sustainably.Expert QuoteTrend#07AITRENDSREPORT2025Philippe CoutionHead of Digital Interaction and AI QualityTV SD“By 2025,people will be trained on AI by AI:The funny thing is that,on the one hand GenAI will contribute to accelerate training content creation and incr

244、ease interactivity,while,on the other hand,the companies,im-plementing their AI strategy and compliance will fuel the need for trai-ning on AI.Ultimately,this leads to a self-fulfilling AI-prophecy.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Andreas WittkeChief AI OfficerInstitut fr Interaktive Systeme|TH Lbeck

245、Adrian SeeligerProject Manager AIDIN e.V.Trend#07“AI knowledge is currently a highly rare skill,the significance of which will only increase at all levels in the future.Identifying appro-priate use cases requires a lot of sensitivity.Unreflective and careless use of AI carries significant risks.Sunk

246、 costs for failed initia-tives are the least of the problems in such cases.”“After the data protection officers,now come the AI officers,essentially the bure-aucratization of innovation.Greetings from ISO9001;-)”Expert QuoteTrend#07AITRENDSREPORT2025Verena DollbergProgram Director|Corporate Strategy

247、 and DigitalizationFraport AG“To position Fraport for the future and remain competitive,we promote a fascination for AI and strengthen AI competencies.Only through ac-ceptance and empowerment can our employees recognize the poten-tial of the technology and thus develop more creative and effective so

248、lutions that meet the specific demands of their work areas.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Alberto Lobato DiogoSenior Technical TrainerMicrosoftTanja GerumHead of Global HR DevelopmentTV Rheinland AGTrend#07“The EU AI Act was a catalyst for us to stra-tegically anchor AI competencies with a global l

249、earning program for all employees,a dedicated training for leaders,and soon ro-le-based learning journeys for experts.”“The focus on AI education should empower individuals with personalized learning,en-hancing accessibility,and foster innovation.By democratizing AI,we bridge technological divides,e

250、nabling everyone to contribute to and benefit from AI advancements,ultima-tely driving societal progress and equitable opportunities for all.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#07Jaume MasipLead Data Scientist,Team Lead EMEADataRobotJens PolomskiCEOsnipKI UG“Continuing education in AI means active

251、ly participating in shaping the future.It is not enough to merely recognize opportunities its about building skills through practical learning that turn ideas into reality.In this way,fear of change is replaced by enthusi-asm for innovation.”“As Generative AI continues to advance,the challenge lies

252、in the expertise gap:i.e.,ena-bling multiple types of personas and roles necessary to solve end-to-end AI use cases.By fostering interdisciplinary education and collaboration,we can equip individuals with the necessary skills to leverage AI effective-ly that makes business sense.”65AI Trends Report

253、2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The growing presence of artificial intelligence in the educational landscape promises a revolution that could fundamentally change learning at all levels.At the center of the discussion are highly personalized learning platforms and automated content creation,which are i

254、ntended to democratize education and make it individually accessible.But what opportunities and challenges does this change bring?Education for all thanks to AI?AI tools such as ChatGPT and highly customizable learning platforms and tools such as the research assistant NotebookLM,Duolingo Max,Podcas

255、tle and Scribe AI offer the possibility to personalize learning processes and adapt learning content to individual needs.These tools create customized content that responds to the learning speed and interests of the learners.In developing regions,such platforms could re-volutionize access to educati

256、on.A promising example:The TeachAI initiative is developing guidelines for the safe and inclusive use of AI in education.It supports governments and schools in integrating AI into curricula,promotes equity in education,and provides a free toolkit for developing their own po-licies.Forecasts suggest

257、that automated learning could massively reduce education costs worldwide and significantly increase literacy by 2030.TRENDS PART 3Between euphoria and skepticism:The challenges Despite this potential,there are obstacles to overcome.A central problem is the so-called“toolification”:Teachers are confr

258、onted with ever-new ap-plications and tools,but there is a lack of a clear strategy on how AI can be meaningfully integrated into everyday school life.The lack of empirical evidence for the effectiveness of these tools leads to skepticism.Added to this is the competence paradox:Another critical poin

259、t is the lack of meta-competencies.Using AI requires not only technical skills,but also critical thinking and media literacy.Whi-le numerous initiatives,strategy papers,and AI concepts invoke that these competencies are now to be specifically promoted,the path to get there remains long and the“how”o

260、ften vague.Educational institutions of all kinds continue to face paradoxical effects:AI can relieve teachers,but requires significant training time.Myths and realities:Understanding AI as an opportunity One often-cited argument is that AI impairs learning,stifles creativity,or encourages cheating.T

261、hese very general accusations can be refuted:A In order to use AI effectively,high skills are required but these can only be de-veloped through the use of the techno-logy.TREND 8Automated AI learning platforms democratize education66AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02TRENDS PART 3CLICK HE

262、RE!new meta-study shows that ChatGPT increases the performance of lear-ners.The study recommends using ChatGPT in a targeted manner and deve-loping exam formats for complex problem solving.AI can also promote cri-tical thinking,facilitate collaboration,and serve as a source of inspiration.Just as ar

263、tists such as David Hockney or Robbie Barrat have successfully integrated AI into their creative processes,teachers and students can also learn from these technologies.However,another recent study also warns that too frequent use of AI tools leads to poorer performance on critical thinking tests,esp

264、ecially among 17-to 25-year-olds.This is explained by cognitive offloading“as thinking tasks are delegated to AI.So,the accusation against generative AI cannot be completely dismissed.It all depends as so often on the right balan-ce.Instead of banning AI,educators should recognize its potential and

265、de-velop innovative assessment methods that focus on practical applications of knowledge.David Game College in London provides an example of how agentic learning workflows are revolutionizing education,where students learn through AI platforms and VR headsets-without a teacher.In this way,AI agents

266、can take on complex tasks such as personalized learning,targeted feedback,and adaptive support.The systems promote self-responsibility and custo-mized learning processes,but also raise questions about ethical boundar-ies,power distribution,and dependency.Integration requires clear frame-works and ca

267、reful implementation.Therefore,it is important to use AI tools consciously in educational institutions and to promote learning strategies that require critical thinking.To do this,teachers need to be trained to in-tegrate AI tools in a way that strengthens,rather than undermines,students cognitive e

268、ngagement.In this way,it will be possible to prepare learners for real-world challenges and help them become AI-literate.A new approach to education To fully exploit the opportunities of AI,traditional learning concepts need to be rethought.Education in an AI-influenced world means promoting self-re

269、-liant and responsible action.It is not enough to teach how to use tools.A deep understanding of the underlying technologies and ethical issues is just as crucial.Integrating AI into education is not only a technical challenge,but also a cul-tural one.It requires courage and the willingness of all i

270、nvolved-teachers,students,and education policymakers-to pull together.Only in this way can the potential of AI avatars and automated content creation be used to truly democratize education and make it accessible to all.Expert QuoteTrend#08AITRENDSREPORT2025Dr.Sven GerritsenHead of Employee LearningM

271、icrosoft Deutschland“With the help of AI avatars,we are moving significantly closer to the long-awaited dream of providing one-on-one tutoring for every lear-ner and thereby democratizing global knowledge.There are already im-pressive examples of this in practice.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Fran

272、ziska WissigDirector&Head of Frankfurt OfficeKekstCNCMarie GntherHead of HRBosch Service Solutions GmbHTrend#08“The true potential of education is reali-zed when it is accessible to everyone it opens doors,transcends boundaries,and empowers people,regardless of their back-ground or circumstances,to

273、shape a more just and learning society.Automated AI so-lutions make this access easier and more inclusive.”“It is fundamentally important that we explo-re all possibilities of AI and use the opportu-nity it presents for the educational landsca-pe.”69AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Sinc

274、e the release of ChatGPT in fall 2022,the AI world has changed radical-ly.Language models are no longer just tools for text summarization or email writing-they are increasingly becoming dialogue partners that can discuss complex topics,give advice,and even philosophize.This shift is the beginning of

275、 a new era:conversational AI.But with every revolution come questions.Is manual prompting a thing of the past?What are the risks of this technology,and how will it change our lives in the coming years?From prompting to natural conversations We are on the verge of moving from prompting-the art of for

276、mulating a state-ment of intent in the form of a clear,structured instruction to an AI model-to natural conversations with AI systems.New research suggests that AI models can generate the best prompts themselves,raising doubts about the future of human prompt engineering.A team at Intel Labs has sho

277、wn with Neuro-Prompts that image generation algorithms can benefit from automatically generated prompts,which are often better than human-generated ones.Conversational AI models such as Alexa,Google Assistant,and ElevenLabs use technologies such as natural language processing(NLP)and machine lear-ni

278、ng to better understand context and intent.This makes dialogue with ma-chines more fluid,intuitive,and human.Apple Intelligence is deeply integrated into the iPhone,iPad,or Mac,and,through the integration of ChatGPT,enables TRENDS PART 3Siri to respond even better to natural language input,handle mo

279、re complex queries,and provide more detailed answers.ElevenLabs shows how conversational AI works:Virtual avatars interact in real time,customizable and scalable,with speech-to-text and LLM integ-ration.This development has profound implications:In education,it allows students to discuss complex top

280、ics in natural conversations.In customer service,vir-tual assistants,such as those from Cognigy,provide 24/7 support.TREND 9Conversational AI replaces promptingCLICK HERE!70AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The technology behind conversational AI Conversational AI is based on generative

281、AI,a technology that creates con-tent such as text,images,audio,and code.Models such as GPT-4o and Gemini are already“natively multimodal”.This means that they are able to process any kind of input,be it text,speech,images,or video.This input is translated into a“common language”in order to then gen

282、erate the output desired by the user,which in turn can be in the form of text,speech,images,or video.This means that the model has a layer in which these inputs are projected into a common space,where they can then be interpreted at will.Examples such as Microsofts study on the use of generative AI

283、show that interacting with such systems places high metacognitive demands on peo-ple.Users need to learn to structure their thoughts,evaluate results,and strategically control processes.The focus is particularly on formulating in-tentions,evaluating AI results,and deciding how tasks can be automated

284、.Researchers recommend specific strategies to improve interaction with AI systems:Speak thoughts out loud to capture goals more clearly Conduct an active self-evaluation after each interaction with the AI Strategic self-management by establishing different working modes such as“thinking mode”,“refle

285、ction mode”and“exploration mode”TRENDS PART 3Outlook:The future of conversational AI The next few years promise exciting developments.AI systems will become more context-sensitive,emotionally intelligent,and able to conduct seam-less omnichannel conversations.From photorealistic avatars(Chapter 6)to

286、 applications that overcome language barriers(Chapter 12)the possibili-ties are virtually limitless.One goal is to develop AI companions that not only work efficiently,but also build trusting relationships.Studies by Microsoft and other research emp-hasize the importance of interactive interfaces an

287、d customizable workflows to maximize the benefits of AI systems.Conversational AI is on the cusp of massively changing human-computer interaction.But with great potential comes great responsibility.Companies,researchers,and users need to work together to use this technology re-sponsibly-to maximize

288、the benefits and minimize the risks.TO CHAPTER 12Applications overcoming language barriersTO CHAPTER 6Photorealistic AvatarsExpert QuoteTrend#09AITRENDSREPORT2025Matthias BastianCEODEEP CONTENT GmbH“Prompting may seem like a technical skill that AI should naturally master.But its essence lies in thr

289、ee uniquely human capabilities that AI lacks:genuine intention,understanding of real-world impact,and taking ow-nership of outcomes.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Julian van DiekenMedia Designer&AI ArtistCreative Media&Education van DiekenDana Kube,PhDResearcherDIPF Leibniz Institute for Research a

290、nd InformationTrend#09“Language models are getting better and better.They are already being used to provi-de feedback to learners.This can offset the lack of capacity among teachers and bene-fit students.However,there is a lack of con-trol mechanisms to guarantee the accura-cy of the feedback.This i

291、s where Sebastian Gomberts research comes in.”“The most important programming langua-ge“of the future is English.Anyone can now code applications,create images,music,or videos,and build automationsin everyday language.When we talk about lowering entry barriers,this is what we mean.In the field of ed

292、ucation,one future skill is needed more than ever:creativity.”73AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 0204TRENDS PART 4:TECHNOLOGY&PROGRESS74AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The integration of artificial intelligence into operating systems,cloud plat-forms,specialized hardware,and

293、 standard software is progressing at a ra-pid pace.AI is increasingly influencing how we use technology and setting new standards for efficiency and user-friendliness.AI-optimized operating systems Modern operating systems such as Windows and macOS are integrating more and more AI features that tran

294、sform the user experience.Automated multitasking,predictive menus,and context-sensitive help increase effi-ciency and personalize the user experience.For example,Apple has intro-duced a feature that automatically coordinates appointments and makes suggestions based on user habits.Samsung is also rel

295、ying on AI and replacing its voice assistant Bixby with Google Gemini a more advanced AI that is deeply integrated into Android and gives Google a strategic advantage in the voice assistant market.Microsoft,in turn,is working behind the scenes on a new operating system-Windows 12.This could offer de

296、ep AI capabilities that surpass the current Windows Copilot of Windows 11.It is speculated that Microsoft is relying on stronger integration of cloud technologies to enable even more seamless and flexible use.Although there are no official confirmations,Microsofts TRENDS PART 4focus on AI highlights

297、 how important this technology is to the future of ope-rating systems.The rise of the AI PC PCs with specialized processors that can efficiently perform AI tasks local-ly have been around for some time.But the biggest advance in the field to date was presented by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang a few weeks

298、ago at the CES 2025 electronics show in Las Vegas.With“Project Digits”,Nvidia introduces a new mini AI supercomputer that fits on any desk,can run powerful AI models locally,and processes data locally,which is more secure and faster.Whats special is that with this move,Nvidia is entering the PC mark

299、et itself for the first time a growing segment that Gartner says will account for 43%of all computers sold by 2025.Huang also outlined new AI applications,such as“Cosmos,”software for in-terpreting the real world,as well as advances in robotics and autonomous vehicles.He sees autonomous cars as the

300、first“multitrillion-dollar”market for robotics.”TREND 10AI integration transforms user experiences75AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02Amazon and OpenAI lead the way Amazon has created AWS Bedrock,a platform that provides GDPR-compliant access to over 100 AI models.This uniformity allows

301、companies to use dif-ferent models such as GPT-4 from OpenAI or Metas Llama through a central interface.In parallel,Amazon has introduced its own powerful language models with the Nova family,which compete qualitatively with the best on the market while being more cost-effective.This strategy is sup

302、ported by specialized AI chips such as Trainium,which offer better price-performance and are opti-mized for training large language models.In addition,Amazon plans to build a supercomputer cluster called Rainier“to gain an even stronger position in the AI market.OpenAI has taken an important step in

303、 seamlessly integrating AI technology into desktop environments with the acquisition of startup Multi.Multi deve-loped a platform for video collaboration and generative AI.OpenAI plans to develop an interaction layer or even its own AI operating system based on this.Already today,OpenAI offers a des

304、ktop application for ChatGPT,which is available on macOS,with a Windows version in planning.These develop-ments could fundamentally change the way we interact with computers.TRENDS PART 4AIOps:AI in IT Operations One term we might hear more often in 2025 to describe the integration of AI into IT ope

305、rations is AIOps.AIOps refers to the analysis of large amounts of data from various IT systems,for example,to detect anomalies,diagnose problems early,and provide automated solutions.IBM has already success-fully implemented this technology in its IBM Z systems.Here,AIOps ensures more efficient mana

306、gement of mainframe systems,reduces downtime,and optimizes performance.Developments in recent years mark the beginning of a new era in which AI is seen not only as a tool,but as an integral part of our technology environ-ment.From operating systems to specialized hardware to cloud-based plat-forms,i

307、t is clear that the future of technology will be determined by AI.Com-panies such as Microsoft,Apple,Amazon,and OpenAI are setting standards and paving the way for innovative solutions that will fundamentally change our lives.The first step toward this is a new form of user experience that is more i

308、ntuitive and simple than ever before.Expert QuoteTrend#10AITRENDSREPORT2025Cline RiemenschneiderCountry Community ManagerCanva“AI not only simplifies design processes but also elevates creativity and productivity to an entirely new level.Through seamless and intelligent interactions,it becomes possi

309、ble to create complex visual content in seconds a change that profoundly shapes the user experience.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Friedrich StahlEnterprise AI Lead GermanyOracleIngmar SchleData ScientistDB Fernverkehr AGTrend#10“It is crucial that we bring people along on the path of AI innovation

310、s and not leave them behind.Explainable AI will be a key to building trust,fostering understanding,and ensuring the acceptance of new technolo-gies.Only in this way can we fully realize the potential of new developments.”“The automation of workflows will advance significantly,for example,through AI

311、agents that take over entire communication pro-cesses and personalize interactions.”Expert QuoteTrend#10AITRENDSREPORT2025Daniel VertenStrategySynthesia“GenAI is driving the marginal cost of creation to zero,allowing for UX previously unseen.For example,now that we can generate 1-to-1 per-sonalised

312、videos at scale,we can replace boring text-based campaigns with AI video across the customers journey.From video-first CRM,to interactive video chatbots,AI-native formats are already emerging.”Expert QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Trend#10Pauline NolteProject Director Strategy&ConsultingFraAlliance GmbHDie

313、ter KonradExpert Capital Market Data ScienceUnion Investment“Initial GenAI agents are becoming team members.Agents with dedicated attributes are being integrated into collaboration tools and chats,engaging in discussions and pro-viding insights.”“The integration of AI into airport processes will fun

314、damentally change carry-on bagga-ge recognition.Through intelligent image re-cognition,automated quantity checks,and early interaction with passengers,boarding times can be shortened and punctuality im-proved.AI makes the carry-on baggage pro-cess more customer-friendly and efficient.”80AI Trends Re

315、port 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02In recent months,OpenAIs GPT-3 and the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek have effectively debunked fears of an imminent LLM plateau.Rather than stagna-tion,we are witnessing how technological leaps are possible through innova-tive architectures and the dynamics of open so

316、urce.R1 achieves OpenAI-le-vel performance at a fraction of the cost trained with optimized algorithms(GRPO,MoE architectures)on limited hardware demonstrating that increa-sed efficiency and methods such as Synthetic Data Training or cross-model Reinforcement Learning open up new dimensions of perfo

317、rmance.At the same time,the open-source strategy is fueling a competitive surge:startups worldwide are using R1s transparent“Chain-of-Thought”to distill their own models,while corporations like Meta,under cost pressure,are de-veloping more efficient architectures.DeepSeeks success under sanctions hi

318、ghlights that the lack of chips increases the need for creativity a catalyst for disruptive approaches also in Europe?Instead of a plateau,2024 is thus ushering in a second wave of the LLM revolution:driven by global competi-tion,falling training costs,and the realization that AI progress depends le

319、ss on brute-force computing power than on algorithmic elegance.TRENDS PART 4Does this mean well soon have AGI?At the turn of the year,OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looked to the future of AI and formulated a vision that surpasses everything previously seen:AGI,or artifi-cial general intelligence.This AI not

320、 only reaches human thinking capacity,it surpasses it and could thus drive scientific breakthroughs and innovations at an unprecedented pace.In Altmans vision,this could massively increase wealth and prosperity worldwide.But it is definitely too early for that.Rather,this year we are concerned with

321、the era of autonomously acting AI agents(see Chapters 1&12):their wide-spread use is closer than many think and with it a revolution in the world of work.This is also what Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark says.He expects even more dramatic developments for 2025 through the combination of traditional

322、model scaling with new approaches such as“test-time compute scaling.”This method allows AI models to use additional computing power during execution to better handle complex tasks.However,this does not mean that AGI is no longer an issue:OpenAI is actively working on it.With the new GPT-3 system,the

323、 company was able to achieve a significant advance in AI research.The system was trained on the ARC-AGI-1 Public Training Set and achieved impressive results in important AGI bench-marks such as the ARC AGI Test(75.7%),the AIME Math Olympiad(96.7%),and Codeforces(rating 2727).The ARC-AGI benchmarks

324、serve to measure the ab-ility of AI models to generalize and adapt.TREND 11Instead of a plateau,we see further progress in LLM performance81AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02The results mark a significant leap in the ability of LLMs to adapt to novel tasks,which was not previously observ

325、ed in the GPT model family.By recom-bining knowledge during the test,the o3 system overcomes a fundamental limitation of previous language models.The principle behind it:Through a kind of program search in natural language,the model thinks about possible solutions and executes them,similar to a Mont

326、e Carlo tree search method.o3 proves that AI systems are now capable of generating and executing programs tailored to new tasks.This adaptability is considered a significant step towards AGI,even though o3 itself is not yet considered AGI.There are TRENDS PART 4still tasks that are easy for humans b

327、ut that the system struggles with.At the same time,the hurdle to AGI is getting higher:ARC-AGI-2 is supposed to be much more challenging.This is because independent studies have shown that skepticism about AI benchmarks is justified.Initial tests suggest that even GPT-3 will only achieve about 30%on

328、 more challenging tests.Intelligent humans could solve 95%of the tasks in this test without training.And even newer tests like“Humanitys Last Exam”with 3,000 specialized questions are failed by state-of-the-art AI models with a hit rate of less than 10%,whi-le showing extreme overconfidence.However,

329、critics doubt whether such tests are at all meaningful for something like intelligence,as they do not measure real problem-solving ability.So,the question remains:what comes first,AGI or new,higher benchmarks?OpenAIs new o3 system-trained with the ARC-AGI-1 Public Training Set-achieved a breakthroug

330、h with 75.7%on the Semi-Private Evaluation Set at a set public leaderboard limit of$10k compute capacity.A highly compute-intensive(172x)o3 configuration achieved 87.5%.Expert QuoteTrend#11AITRENDSREPORT2025Hans RamslPrincipal AI Solutions EngineerWeights&Biases“Emerging LLM architectures address tr

331、ansformer limitations with inno-vations like memory-augmented models,modular systems,sparse at-tention,adaptive computation,state-space models,diffusion for text,neural-symbolic reasoning,hypernetworks,graph-based NLP,bio-inspi-red designs,hardware-aware optimizations,and multi-modal systems.”Expert

332、 QuotesAITRENDSREPORT2025Daniel Lttgau“The performance of LLMs will continue to improve this year as well,particularly driven by new RL-based training methods and en-hanced reasoning.An interesting question will be which specific use cases can actually be found for these advanced reasoning ca-pabili

333、ties in practice!”Head of AI DevelopmentSebastian HeinzFounder&CEOstatworx&AI Hub FrankfurtstatworxTrend#11“Whether justified or not,the advancements of the models,especially in the area of rea-soning,and the experience of agentic AI through solutions like OpenAIs Operator or Anthropics Computer User will further fuel the AGI debate.”84AI Trends Report 2025Whitepaperstatworx2025 02In Chapter 1,we