In 2024, I announced the beginning of the 5th Industrial Revolution – the beginning of an explosive age that catapults production and scientific advancement in artificial intelligence. In 2024, creators and organizations have been experimenting with new technologies, exploring how to integrate them into work and everyday life.

In 2025, we’ll enter a critical phase of the 5th Industrial Revolution, with Agentic AI playing a central role. This new phase of AI combines generative AI – which creates new content, with agentic AI – which focuses on optimizing performance, decision-making and automation. 

The result will be a significant increase in productivity, faster and smarter decisions and the emergence of new business models. Industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and finance will be deeply affected, with AI optimizing everything from operations to decision-making. 

In 2025 and beyond, the impact of Agentic AI will be profound. It will transform how industries function, change the way we work, and alter our relationship with technology, driving the next wave of innovation in the 5th Industrial Revolution.

About the Author

Deborah Collier is an influential strategic & ‘Futurist Leader’ with 30-years’ experience working across digital, technology, marketing and business. A digital, media and technology entrepreneur, described as a ‘global economic force’ as founder and president of industry’s global awarding body Digital Skills Authority. She is also a media CEO, and former non-executive director.

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