TechStartups published the key directions of artificial intelligence development in 2025. We have selected the most interesting.
What happened
TechStartups has identified several defining trends in AI development for 2025, with a particular focus on agent-based AI and multimodal systems.
Agent AI
In 2025, a revolution in software is expected thanks to autonomous AI agents. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, AI agents will replace all software. Google has already introduced autonomous Gemini agents, capable of independently performing complex tasks — from scheduling appointments to managing customer service.
Multimodal AI overcomes’barriers
Systems will be able to work with text, images, sound and video simultaneously. In medicine, this will help doctors analyze different types of patient data. Virtual assistants will be able to create presentations and edit media based on voice commands.
Open source AI
Chinese startup Deepseek has already outperformed OpenAI and Meta at a much lower cost. Meta continues to release advanced models into the open, allowing small companies to create competitive AI solutions without huge budgets.
Advanced Generative AI
Extending beyond text: tools like DALL-E are revolutionizing ad creation, AI composers are creating personalized music, and platforms like AlphaFold are accelerating drug discovery.
Specialized models
Highly specialized models for specific industries are emerging. In finance, they improve fraud detection, in medicine, they help diagnose diseases, and in robotics, they enable robots to perform complex manufacturing tasks.
Scientific AI
AI platforms are accelerating drug development from years to months. Researchers are using AI to create eco-friendly alternatives to plastics and super-strong materials. Algorithms are solving age-old mathematical problems.
Cybersecurity
AI plays a dual role — as a defense mechanism and as a threat. Tools like CrowdStrike use machine learning to detect attacks in real time. At the same time, cybercriminals are using AI to create sophisticated phishing schemes.
User Experience
Virtual assistants will become truly personal: they will remember past interactions, recognize emotions through voice and facial expressions, and proactively suggest solutions based on the user's habits.
Impact on work
New professions will emerge in the fields of AI development, data markup and algorithm auditing. Companies are actively investing in retraining employees. At the same time, routine tasks will be automated, allowing employees to focus on creative tasks.
Global competition
The US relies on the giants OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and NVIDIA. China is developing AI through Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent with state support. The EU is focusing on ethical leadership through the EU AI Act. South Korea, Japan and India are joining the race.