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AI's not the only hot tech trend - check out the year's other 11, according to McKinsey

ZDNet - Artificial Intelligence
Jul 24, 2025 02:00
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McKinsey's annual tech trends report highlights AI—particularly AI agents—as the leading technology trend of the year, underscoring its growing influence across industries. The report also identifies 11 other significant tech trends, signaling a rapidly evolving landscape where AI remains central to innovation and business transformation.

AI, especially agents, are at the top of the list (unsurprisingly).
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