Our predictions for AI in 2025 – what’s next for ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence and more
As 2025 kicks off, artificial intelligence is not only something to look forward to in the future, it’s already here, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of room to grow.
After a busy 2024, there are still plenty of plans from OpenAI with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Meta AI and others. All AI developers are racing to outdo each other and push the boundaries of what is possible. Here are some of our predictions about what your life could look like in 2025 with AI.
Your AI agent
AI assistants are already pretty good at answering questions, but 2025 will likely see a lot more proactive actions and anticipations of your needs. Imagine ChatGPT reorganizing your day based on traffic and weather, rescheduling a missed doctor’s appointment without you having to ask, and even creating a birthday card for your friend (complete with suggestions for gifts they’ll love). Google Gemini is working on embedding similar predictive features into Google Workspace, while companies like Amazon are reportedly expanding Alexa with task prioritization and its own advanced calendar integration.
The rise of these tools means people can finally put an end to juggling apps and to-do lists. Instead, your smart homes and mobile devices become a hub from which your AI assistant will combine your personal and professional lives. Think of it as an ubiquitous executive assistant, but without lunch breaks or overtime.
Smart(er) devices
While the Rabbit R1 and Humane AI Pin may not have been the successes their creators predicted, you’ll see some very clever gadgets in the coming year. Some will be because AI is embedded in smartphones and existing products. Apple Intelligence will continue to add more features, and that will be made possible by OpenAI models. iPhones and Apple Watches will feature Siri that is more active than ever. The same goes for Gemini’s continued integration into Android, especially with Google Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser.
You’ll see similar AI upgrades in devices. Companies such as LG and Samsung are doubling down on the use of AI in refrigerators, ovens and washing machines. A 2025 refrigerator can scan contents, recommend recipes and automatically add missing ingredients to your grocery app.
And there will be plenty of AI on your body, especially if you sit on your face, because 2025 will surely be the year of AI smart glasses. That includes Meta’s next-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses and the Orion augmented reality headset. It will be like having an extra brain in front of your eyes.
See and hear AI
Multimodal AI exploded this year, with image, audio, and video makers popping up and adding new features in what felt like weekly updates. These are often treated as separate systems, but that will be a thing of the past. Gemini and ChatGPT already encourage users to create images in their text conversations, and ChatGPT has added Sora’s AI video maker to the available tools. Text, images, audio, and video that you submit and that the AI produces become interchangeable depending on the context. This means you can take a photo of a broken household item, and your AI can suggest repair steps, find the replacement part on Amazon, and even connect you to a local repair service.
Apple is reportedly exploring multimodal AI for its Vision Pro headset, which is expected to launch a more refined version in late 2025. This headset could take advantage of multimodal AI to overlay real-time information about physical objects in your environment. For example, it can guide you in assembling furniture by identifying each part and providing step-by-step AR instructions.
On the creative front, Adobe’s AI-enhanced Creative Cloud tools already leverage multimodal capabilities to improve workflows. By 2025, these tools will be able to automatically generate mood boards or edit videos based on a simple text prompt. For professionals, Microsoft’s integration of multimodal AI into Teams and Office suites could deliver features such as summarizing video calls and turning meeting notes into PowerPoint presentations with relevant visuals.
Meta has been vocal about its intentions to make AI a cornerstone of Facebook and Instagram, and 2025 will be the year these plans come into full swing for both brands and their other social media services. Expect AI-generated characters to pop up everywhere from influencers to online marketplaces. These AI bots will interact with users and offer everything from travel planning advice to fashion tips. For example, an Instagram chatbot can help you plan a trip to Tokyo, providing restaurant recommendations and activity ideas while syncing with your Google Calendar for booking confirmations.
Meta’s rumored project, known internally as ‘Metabots’, could also become a major part of Messenger. Imagine messaging a virtual stylist who will put together outfits for your weekend based on your budget and favorite brands. These bots can even act as customer service agents, solving issues like refunding orders or resolving account issues instantly without the dreaded “wait a minute” tune.
The downside is that distinguishing between human and AI accounts can become a major problem. Platforms will have to walk a fine line between using AI to improve user experience and undermining trust by overloading feeds with synthetic content. Meta has promised guarantees, but skepticism remains.
Less work, more fun
AI will impact almost every aspect of our lives by 2025, from the way we shop and communicate to the way we work and play. For the average person, this could mean less time spent on mundane tasks, more personalized tech experiences, and some awkward moments navigating whether that Instagram influencer is real or AI-generated. Either way, one thing is clear: AI is no longer on the horizon, but firmly in the driver’s seat. Buckle up.