What's new in AI in 2025 (so far)

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In the latest episode of the Data Revolution podcast, host Kate Carruthers dives into the transformative landscape of AI as we approach the end of 2025. With a focus on the pivotal changes and some AI innovations, this episode offers a glimpse into the future of technology and its implications for business and society.

Key Highlights:

Agentic Models: Discover how autonomous agents are set to revolutionise business processes by operating independently and unsupervised.
Small Language Models: Hear about the shift towards more efficient, smaller models that are driving innovation at the edge and enhancing privacy-sensitive applications.
Geopolitics: Hear how the current geopolitical landscape is driving innovation in some unexpected ways.
Regulatory Challenges: Explore the evolving regulatory landscape and the need for effective governance as AI continues to advance rapidly.
Emergent Properties: Understand the unpredictable nature of AI's emergent properties and the importance of addressing these challenges.

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