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10 big predictions for 2025 (Changelog News #126)

Jan 6, 2025

Discover bold predictions for the tech landscape in 2025, including potential corporate shakeups and new competition dynamics. Dive into insights on the large language model ecosystem and the psychological commitment needed for productivity. A humorous yet thought-provoking exploration awaits as experts discuss the magic of small databases and the importance of deadlines. Get ready to rethink the future of technology and how to navigate these exciting changes!

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M.G. Siegler predicts significant transformations in 2025 around AI, with potential company acquisitions that could redefine tech interactions.

Simon Willison emphasizes the importance of properly understanding LLMs to navigate their complexities, advocating for informed guidance as usage increases.

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Predictions for 2025

M.G. Siegler makes several bold predictions about the tech landscape in 2025, suggesting significant changes in major companies and technologies. He speculates that Apple may acquire an AI company, reflecting the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the tech industry. Siegler also believes that trends such as a potential overhaul of Amazon's Alexa and increased pressure on Google in search could reshape user interactions and market dynamics. Additionally, the idea that Mark Zuckerberg may break free from current constraints hints at possible shifts in social media power structures.

Bold Predictions for the Tech Landscape in 2025

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Navigating the Landscape of Language Models and Productivity Insights

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M.G. Siegler goes way out on a limb with some BIG predictions of things that could happen this year, Simon Willison’s year-end roundup is a must-read and perhaps the only thing you have to read to get up-to-speed on the state of the LLM, Allen Pike describes a method for magic, Tom Critchlow thinks small databases are magic & James Stanier agrees with me about Parkinson’s Law and the usefulness of deadlines.

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