Future Sessions: AI Innovations and Regulations – What’s Next for 2025?

AI is not the future. It’s the here and now. In the latest episode of Future Sessions, Carl Hibbert, Research Director at Futuresource Consulting, sits down with Simon Forrest, Principal Technology Consultant, to unpack the breakthroughs and expose the roadblocks shaping AI’s trajectory across entertainment and consumer electronics industries in 2025.

“Wherever you turn and whoever you talk to, artificial intelligence is the phrase that you’re going to hear,” says Hibbert. “From revolutionising content creation to redefining personal assistants, AI is reshaping the tech landscape at an unprecedented pace. But with rapid innovation comes new challenges, including evolving regulatory frameworks that could make or break AI’s ascent. This discussion will be an essential watch for businesses looking to navigate both the opportunities and the risks ahead.”

Launching on Thursday 18^th April,  key themes for Emerging Tech Innovations and Regulations in AI - The 2025 Perspective, include:

Emerging AI Technologies: From improved algorithms to video and image synthesis, how will AI advancements continue to accelerate, and how will they drive innovation across multiple sectors?

Agentic AI: How will the shift from generalist AI to a network of specialised models redefine automation and enable highly efficient, domain-specific AI chains?

AI Regulation and Compliance: With the EU AI Act setting new standards, AI applications are being classified by risk levels, banning high-risk systems such as real-time facial recognition and certain behavioural-influencing algorithms. With copyright issues surrounding AI training data also a hot topic, and countries like the UK opting for an opt-out model instead of an opt-in approach, how will the future play out?

The Virtual Assistant Resurgence: AI-powered voice assistants are making a comeback, with major players like Amazon, Google and Apple shifting towards LLM-driven systems. How will Alexa+, Google Gemini and AI-based Siri shape a new era in personalised, contextual AI interactions?

The Next Leap in AI Assistants: Can enhancements in emotional intelligence and contextual awareness create virtual assistants that achieve human-like interaction, improving conversational dynamics and user engagement?

“With AI regulation tightening, and competition in emerging AI solutions heating up, the new creative universe is accelerating into view,” says Forrest. “Understanding how AI is advancing, and what rules are coming into play, will be critical for any company planning its next moves.”

This Future Sessions episode from Futuresource Consulting will provide industry leaders with expert insights into the major AI developments, regulatory challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in consumer electronics and entertainment.

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