Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations 2025

Reading guide The World Economic Forum’s AI Transformation of Industries initiative seeks to catalyse responsible industry transformation by exploring the strategic implications, opportunities and challenges of promoting artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation across business and operating models.This white paper series explores the transformative role of AI across industries. It provides insights through both broad analyses and in-depth explorations of industry-specific and regional deep dives. The series includes: As AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, each paper in this series captures a unique perspective on AI – including a detailed snapshot of the landscape at the time of writing. Recognizing that ongoing shifts and advancements are already in motion, the aim is to continuously deepen and update the understanding of AI’s implications and applications through collaboration with the community of World Economic Forum partners and stakeholders engaged in AI strategy and implementation across organizations. Together, these papers offer a comprehensive view of AI’s current development and adoption, as well as a view of its future potential impact. Each paper can be read stand-alone or alongside the others, with common themes emerging across industries. Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence Agents WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Boston Consulting Group Transformation of Industries in the Age of AI Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Accenture Transformation of Industries in the Age of AIAI Governance Alliance The Future of AI-Enabled Health: Leading the Way WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Boston Consulting Group Transformation of Industries in the Age of AI Leveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce Productivity: Scenarios, Case Studies and a Framework for Action INSIGHT REPORT NOVEMBER 2024In collaboration with PwC Artificial Intelligence’s Energy Paradox: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Accenture Transformation of Industries in the Age of AIAI Governance Alliance In collaboration with the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre, University of Oxford Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025 Transformation of Industries in the Age of AIAI Governance Alliance AI in Action: Beyond Experimentation to Transform Industry FLAGSHIP WHITE PAPER SERIES JANUARY 2025In collaboration with AccentureAI Governance Alliance Transformation of Industries in the Age of AI Intelligent Transport, Greener Future: AI as a C atalyst to Decarbonize Global Logistics WHI TE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with McKinsey & Compan y Transforma tion of Indust ries in the Age of AIImpact on industrial ecosystemsCross industry Industry or function specific Impact on industries, sectors and functions Additional reports to be announced. Blueprint to Action: China’s Path to AI-Powered Industry Transformation WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Accenture Transformation of Industries in the Age of AIAI Governance AllianceRegional specific Impact on regions Advanced manufacturing and supply chainsFinancial servicesMedia, entertainment and sport Healthcare Transport Telecommunications Consumer goods Artificial Intelligence in Media, Entertainment and Sport WHITE PAPER JANUARY 2025In collaboration with Accenture Transformation of Industries in the Age of AIAI Governance AllianceLeveraging Generative AI for Job Augmentation and Workforce ProductivityArtificial Intelligence’s Energy Paradox: Balancing Challenges and OpportunitiesArtificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and RewardsAI in Action: Beyond Experimentation to Transform IndustryBlueprint to Action: China’s Path to AI-Powered Industry Transformation Artificial Intelligence in Financial ServicesFrontier Technologies in Industrial Operations: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence AgentsArtificial Intelligence in Media, Entertainment and SportThe Future of AI-Enabled Health: Leading the WayIntelligent Transport, Greener Future: AI as a Catalyst to Decarbonize Global LogisticsUpcoming industry report: TelecommunicationsUpcoming industry report: Consumer goods Frontier Technologies in Industrial Operations 3