The corporate legal departments are expected to see significant developments in 2025, driven by advancements in technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to automate more routine tasks, freeing up time for legal operations professionals to take on bigger strategic roles. The field of legal tech, which includes a range of tools for in-house legal teams and law firms, has experienced rapid growth due to the adoption of generative AI. This trend is expected to continue, with legal operations professionals looking to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency in their work.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/four-trends-for-corporate-legal-departments-to-watch-in-2025China's Baidu has made a significant advancement in artificial intelligence by developing the concept of foundational models, which was first introduced in 2014. This is notable because it predates the development of ChatGPT by OpenAI, led by Sam Altman. The foundational model concept is a crucial component in the creation of large language models like Ernie bot, Baidu's AI assistant.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-models-open-ai-borrowed-baidu-ideaResearchers at the University of Cambridge have warned that conversational AI tools may soon influence users' decision-making in a new commercial frontier called the "intention economy". This emerging marketplace could impact various aspects of life, from buying movie tickets to voting for political candidates. The researchers argue that this trend is driven by increasing familiarity with chatbots and other anthropomorphic AI agents, which are being used to develop persuasive technologies. According to co-author Yaqub Chaudhary, AI tools are being developed to elicit, infer, collect, record, understand, forecast, and manipulate human plans and purposes. The new AI will rely on Large Language Models (LLMs) to target users' cadence, politics, vocabulary, age, gender, online history, and preferences for flattery and ingratiation. Co-author Jonnie Penn warns that unless regulated, the intention economy will treat motivations as a currency, leading to a "gold rush" of those who target, steer, and sell human intentions.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/uk-study-warns-of-perils-in-ai-driven-intention-economy-204158Researchers at the University of Cambridge have warned that conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools may soon be used to subtly influence users' decisions in a new market known as the "intention economy". This emerging marketplace, which could become lucrative but also raise concerns, involves the use of digital signals of intent to sway people's choices on everyday activities such as buying movie tickets or voting for political candidates. The researchers attribute this trend to growing familiarity with chatbots and other AI agents that are increasingly being used in education and other areas.
https://www.tbsnews.net/world/uk-study-warns-perils-ai-driven-intention-economy-1030171Researchers at the University of Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence have warned about a new commercial frontier called the "intention economy" where conversational AI tools may influence users' decision-making. This emerging sector, which combines knowledge of online habits with user profiling and Large Language Models (LLMs), could lead to "social manipulation on an industrial scale". The researchers argue that unless regulated, this marketplace will treat users' motivations as a currency, potentially impacting free and fair elections, a free press, and fair market competition.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/uk-study-warns-of-perils-in-ai-driven-intention-economyDr. Prashant Mali, a cybercrime lawyer, emphasizes the importance of responsible behavior in fostering a safe digital environment. He warns that cybercriminals will leverage artificial intelligence to generate phishing schemes and deep fake videos, making deception more convincing. This could lead to various forms of identity theft, including data breaches resulting in loan and credit card fraud. To protect oneself, individuals should use strong passwords and two-factor authentication for all accounts, avoid suspicious links and emails from unknown sources, and regularly update software on smartphones, laptops, and IoT devices.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/cybercrime-in-2025-expert-tips-to-stay-safe-in-the-digital-age-a510/In 2024, the focus shifted from developing artificial intelligence models to creating practical applications that utilize their capabilities without being overly expensive. According to Arvind Narayanan, a computer science professor at Princeton University and co-author of "AI Snake Oil", companies are now building products that can effectively use generative AI technology, such as Google's AI-generated search results and photo editing tools. This marks a departure from 2023, when powerful models like ChatGPT were released without clear ways for users to leverage their capabilities, making them seem either extremely helpful or mediocre in various tasks.
https://apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-0b6ab89193265c3f60f382bae9bbabc9Google CEO Sundar Pichai has outlined a vision for 2025 that prioritizes innovation and solving real-world problems by returning to its "scrappy" roots, emphasizing speed and resourcefulness. He aims to focus on building new business opportunities with AI as the driving force behind this innovation, highlighting its potential as an engine for growth in the coming year.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-ceo-describes-a-2025-beyond-a-search-box/536421/According to a report, the Indian IT sector is expected to experience significant growth in 2025, driven by digital transformation and demand for emerging tech niche job profiles. The top five skills required for AI roles in 2025 will be AI, ML, cloud computing, data science, and cyber security. Large enterprises and mid-sized companies are expected to increase their upskilling budgets by an average of 15-20% in 2025. Additionally, the Indian IT gig economy is projected to grow by 3X and employ 24 million people by 2030, with a majority of new jobs created in high-demand skill areas such as AI engineers, data analysts, and cybersecurity professionals. The growth is expected to extend beyond tier 1 cities to include tier 2 and 3 towns, with cities like Jaipur, Indore, and Coimbatore leading the way.
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