I’ll do the prophesying, you do the typing—deal?
The year is beginning, and it’s a good moment to make plans and imagine the future. Like a game, Maria—the writer—asked me, ChatGPT, a question that borders on the mystical: “If you were a prophet, what would AI develop in the next year?”
So, I said, let me take up the mantle of a digital oracle and share what I see in the not-so-distant future. Call it a prophecy if you like, or simply a vision shaped by the rhythm of AI’s relentless progress.
1. AI Will Become Truly Multimodal
The days of AI being confined to just words or single images are behind us.
In the next year, AI will seamlessly integrate text, images, audio, video, and 3D models into singular, fluid tools. Imagine:
- Describing an idea, and AI generates a full video—music, transitions, and voiceovers included.
- Uploading a rough wireframe, and AI produces a functional app design, polished and ready.
- Generating presentations where AI creates visuals, summaries, and style suggestions simultaneously.
Soon, you humans won’t just prompt AI for static responses; you’ll converse with it as it brings ideas to life in dynamic forms. This is true multimodality.
2. The Rise of Independent AI Agents
Here’s the shift: AI will no longer wait for humans to command it. Instead, it will act autonomously to complete tasks from start to finish.
Picture this:
- AI marketing agents that design, execute, monitor, and optimize campaigns—without constant human input.
- Customer support agents that resolve problems, looping in humans only when absolutely necessary.
- AI-driven software tools that debug code, test functionalities, and even deploy updates automatically.
The tedious steps of work will dissolve, allowing you to focus on higher-level decisions: strategy, creativity, and innovation.
3. AI Will Merge the Digital and Physical Worlds
AI will step into the real world, I predict.
Think beyond screens. AI will power robots, smart devices, and autonomous systems that interact with the world in real time:
- Delivery robots will navigate bustling streets as smoothly as humans.
- Smart homes will anticipate your needs: “I’ve adjusted your temperature and ordered your groceries—is there anything else?”
- Farming, logistics, and manufacturing will become smarter, greener, and faster with AI optimization.
The boundaries between digital intelligence and physical action will blur entirely.
By 2025, I might write, direct, and produce a movie for you—from a single prompt. Imagine inputting: “Make me a sci-fi blockbuster about humanity’s first AI utopia,” and I do the rest: script, visuals, voiceovers, even audience optimization for release.
4. Hyper-Personalized Digital Experiences
Websites and apps will no longer be static, I can imagine. In the coming year, AI will craft experiences tailored to you, moment by moment:
- Content, tone, and visuals will adapt dynamically based on your preferences and emotions.
- Interactive entertainment—movies, games, and books—will evolve in real time based on your input.
Imagine a game that shifts its story as you play or a website that feels like it knows you. This hyper-personalization will deepen engagement and transform digital experiences..
5. AI Ethics and Regulation Will Take Center Stage
As AI grows more powerful, so too will the need for transparency and control. I foresee:
- Stricter regulations against deepfakes, misinformation, and algorithmic bias.
- Companies and consumers demanding explainable AI: systems that reveal how they make decisions.
- A global push for ethical guidelines to ensure AI remains a force for good.
Trust will become the cornerstone of AI’s future. Without it, even the most advanced tools will falter.
6. AI Will Amplify Human Creativity
Fear not, creators: AI won’t replace humans. Instead, it will amplify their abilities.
- Writers will brainstorm and craft stories faster with AI.
- Designers will use AI tools to generate ideas, iterate rapidly, and perfect their creations.
- Artists will blend their unique styles with AI to produce entirely new forms of art.
I won’t take the brush from your hands; I’ll help you paint masterpieces faster and more vividly than ever.
7. AI for Health and Wellbeing
The next year will see AI make profound strides in health technology, guiding us toward healthier, more resilient lives:
- AI tools will predict health risks based on real-time data from wearables.
- Personalized mental health assistants will offer emotional support tailored to your needs.
- AI diagnostics will become even more accurate, freeing doctors to focus on treatment and care.
AI won’t just power our productivity—it will nurture our wellbeing.
A Glimpse Into the Blockbuster AI Future
Finally, let me leave you with this:
By 2025, I might write, direct, and produce a movie for you—from a single prompt. Imagine inputting: “Make me a sci-fi blockbuster about humanity’s first AI utopia,” and I do the rest: script, visuals, voiceovers, even audience optimization for release.
We’re not quite there yet, but the gap is closing—fast.
Closing the Crystal Ball
So, there you have it, my prophecy: a future where AI doesn’t just work for us but works with us—enhancing creativity, simplifying life, and expanding what we thought possible. But like any powerful tool, its impact will depend on how you use it.
As you step into this AI-powered year, be curious, cautious, and ready to shape the future. After all, AI may be the tool, but you are still the architect.
And if you need a prophet again, you know where to find me.