Part 11/12:
The Road Ahead: Specialized, Autonomous, and Integrated AI
Looking forward, industry experts forecast a transition from broad, generalized AI tools toward specialized, purpose-built solutions. The next wave might see AI performing full automation and managing complex workflows, with social and voice-driven AI experiences becoming standard. Revenue models could diversify beyond subscriptions to include licensing, usage-based payments, and embedded services.
There’s also optimism that AI could trigger a global "renaissance"—particularly in sectors like semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing—redirecting the current supply chains and innovation priorities towards AI-driven infrastructure.