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The Future of AI in Business: What to Expect in 2025

Source: https://www.wte.net/Blog/January-2025/The-Future-of-AI-in-Business-What-to-Expect-in-2025
Date: January 2025
Author: Eric Garrison

While tech giants like OpenAI pursue artificial general intelligence, most businesses take a pragmatic approach, focusing on using AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Cost Considerations

Developers observe that despite decreasing per-token costs, overall expenses are rising due to more complex applications. Standard text work costs approximately $0.07 for several hours, while Excel analysis runs 10-100 times higher. Image and video processing averages 50-200 times more expensive than basic text functions. This mirrors bulk purchasing — individual items cost less, but total spending increases with greater volume.

Research indicates "72% of business leaders plan to use more AI tools soon."

Small But Mighty Models

  • Operate offline without cloud data transmission
  • Reduce operational costs
  • Function on standard computers
  • Deliver faster results

Better Memory and Understanding

AI systems handle longer conversations and documents more effectively. Google's NotebookLM processes 1.5 million words simultaneously, enabling comprehensive document searches.

Teaching AI Skills

Organizations should train employees to write better prompts, explain AI capabilities, and share successful strategies. Notably, 76% of workers aspire to become AI experts.

Smarter AI Assistants

Advanced systems make independent decisions, handle multiple task types, and learn from experience — pending reliability verification.

Playing by the Rules

Fewer than 45% of company boards have discussed AI governance. This shifts in 2025 as organizations establish frameworks protecting reputation, ensuring responsible use, and preventing errors. Expert consultation helps select appropriate tools and implement wise practices.