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# What's new in AI in 2025 (so far)
- URL: https://katecarruthers.com/whats-new-in-ai-in-2025-so-far/
- Published: 2025-10-12T10:24:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-28T04:58:09.000Z
- Author: Kate Carruthers
- Tags: ai, #kcarruthers-me-com, innovation, agentic models, Data Revolution Podcast, small language models, #Migrated-1776594221493, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-04-19 20:23, #Import 2026-06-26 08:45

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.