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AI Trends 2025 Report Published: Deepfake Threats, Incoming AI Regulations, and Exponential AI Adoption Among Top Trends to Prepare For, Says Info-Tech Research Group
says Phil Brunkard , executive counselor at Info-Tech Research Group, UK.
Drawing on Info-Tech's Future of IT 2025 survey, which collected responses from nearly 1,000 IT decision-makers worldwide, the report presents a comprehensive view of the global AI landscape. Survey participants represented key regions, including Europe , the United States , Canada , and APAC, spanning 17 industries such as financial services, healthcare, government, and manufacturing. This extensive data provides valuable insight into AI's impact across sectors.
says Bill Wong , lead author of the report and research fellow at Info-Tech Research Group.
According to Info-Tech's research findings, despite growing enthusiasm, many organisations are in the early stages of AI strategy development, with limited skills and infrastructure in place. In fact, 41% of surveyed organisations are currently developing an AI strategy, while 26% plan to integrate AI within broader IT and business strategies rather than as a standalone initiative. These insights highlight the need for robust frameworks that address governance, data management, and alignment with business goals to fully harness AI's transformative potential.
As organisations consider how best to tackle these challenges and capitalise on emerging opportunities, Info-Tech's report identifies four central trends shaping AI adoption in the year ahead:
Governance gaps and skill shortages remain significant barriers to scaling AI effectively and responsibly due to a lack of the necessary AI and data management expertise required to advance AI initiatives. Robust governance frameworks are also often missing, which complicates efforts to manage AI's operational complexities and disruptive impact. The firm advises that establishing these frameworks is essential for secure, compliant, and Responsible AI adoption across industries in 2025 and beyond.
As organisations work to address governance and skill gaps, selecting suitable AI vendor solutions introduces another set of challenges. Privacy and security are top priorities, with model accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness also critical considerations. The complexity of selecting and prioritising AI solutions adds another layer of difficulty as organisations strive to implement solutions that deliver both efficiency and value while aligning with strategic goals.
With organisations and their IT teams watching the horizon and preparing for what 2025 will bring, Info-Tech's
report offers a data-backed blueprint for how organisations can start to create more structured approaches to AI that will open the doors for enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and responsible AI use. This strategic foundation will enable IT leaders to navigate AI's rapid evolution confidently and sustainably for the years to come.
Download and read the full report for more insights on the year ahead.
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