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Five tech predictions for 2025 and beyond
We have entered an era of unprecedented societal challenges and rapid technological advancements. Harnessing technology for good has become both an ethical imperative and a profitable endeavour. From clean energy innovations unlocking new avenues for sustainable development to AI-powered tools tipping the scales in the fight against disinformation, we are witnessing technology augment human ingenuity in inspiring ways.
The rise of intention-driven technologies is reshaping our relationship with the digital world, promoting focus and wellbeing over mere attention capture. All the while, a mission-driven workforce is emerging, more eager to tackle hard human problems than chase the bottom line.
In the coming years, using technology for positive impact will not just be possible, it will redefine the way we think about success. There are five tech predictions for 2025 and beyond.
The first is the workforce of tomorrow is mission-driven. The workforce of tomorrow will not only be driven by financial success and career progression, but by a deeper desire to create positive change in the world. The organisations and businesses that acknowledge this shift and embrace purpose-driven work will be poised for long-term success.
As the world faces urgent challenges around sustainability, social equity, food and economic security, and responsible AI usage, a quiet revolution is unfolding in the job market, a move towards work that benefits humanity. Across industries and generations, there is a palpable shift in worker values and preferences, with a growing number of people seeking roles that allow them to make a meaningful impact on society and the environment.
The second is a new era of energy efficiency. Surging power demand and climate imperatives are driving a transformation in how we generate, store, and consume energy. The expansion of nuclear and continued growth of renewable energy will lay the groundwork for a future where our energy infrastructure is a catalyst for innovation, not a constraint.
Two years ago, a prediction of a surge in smart energy innovation was made, focusing on storage, decentralized grids, and intelligent consumption, driven by the global energy crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, generative AI and widespread electrification have significantly increased energy demand, intensifying the need for more robust energy solutions.
While renewable energy sources like wind and solar have become more scalable and reliable, reducing carbon footprints, they cannot meet the accelerating energy demands alone.
A new wave of AI-powered tools will help combat disinformation by empowering fact-checking and democratizing investigative capabilities.
In the future, open data will drive decentralized disaster preparedness, shifting from reactive to proactive, community-driven models.
Finally, a subtle shift towards intention-driven consumer technology will prioritize mindfulness and deep thinking over constant distractions, empowering rather than distracting users.
