Andrew Evan Watkins, Chief Analyst at HorizonPointe Financial Group, foresees the next AI breakthrough as system-level intelligence. He highlights the shift towards AI managing itself, understanding its environment, and optimizing performance autonomously. Watkins stresses the importance of embedding AI-native systems in organizational processes and implementing transparent governance as AI gains autonomy. He envisions system-aware AI becoming integral to modern infrastructure, learning from past experiences, anticipating needs, and continuously improving its performance.