AI is evolving fast, and with all the hype, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. In a recent conversation, Thomas H. Davenport and Randy Bean broke down five key AI trends that will shape the year ahead—helping leaders cut through the noise and focus on what’s actually changing the game.
n this discussion, they cover:
- Agentic AI: Hype vs. Reality – How to navigate the excitement and actual impact.
- AI ROI Matters – Why businesses need to track real value, not just trends.
- Data-Driven Culture Struggles – The persistent roadblocks to making data central to decision-making.
- Unstructured Data Challenges – Why tackling messy data is more important than ever.
- Evolving AI Leadership – How roles and reporting structures are shifting in the AI era.
Drawing from their latest MIT Sloan Management Review article, these experts dive into how agentic AI and large language models are reshaping business in 2025. They explore how data-driven decision-making is changing the way companies operate and how data analytics is adapting to market demands. Plus, they take a look at how tech trends are influencing strategy and efficiency across industries.
With AI moving so fast, understanding these shifts can help leaders stay ahead and make smarter moves.
For more insights, check out the full article: Five Trends in AI and Data Science for 2025.