This podcast is from an article "Five AI trends to watch in 2025" . It discusses the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Key trends highlighted include the rise of smaller, more efficient language models (SLMs), the increasing challenge of "shadow AI" (unauthorized employee AI use), the emergence of agentic AI (AI systems capable of independent decision-making), the use of AI to modernize legacy infrastructure, and the growing prevalence of multimodal AI systems that process multiple data types. The podcast emphasizes both the opportunities and challenges presented by these advancements, including concerns about cost efficiency, security, and ethical considerations. Expert opinions from various technology leaders are cited to support the predictions.