Author: AI News First

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in our daily lives, industry leaders and experts are forecasting a transformative 2025. From groundbreaking developments to existential challenges, AI’s evolution will continue to shape industries, change workflows, and spark deeper conversations about its implications. For this article, AI News caught up with some of the world’s leading minds to see what they envision for the year ahead. Smaller, purpose-driven models Grant Shipley, Senior Director of AI at Red Hat, predicts a shift away from valuing AI models by their sizeable parameter counts. “2025 will be the year when we stop using the number of…

No industry is immune to fraud, with cases rising in finance, retail, and loyalty programmes. From fake invoices and falsified receipts to identity fraud and synthetic accounts, traditional fraud detection methods struggle to keep up. Many businesses still rely on manual reviews, which are slow and error-prone, often detecting fraud only after the damage is done. As fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, organisations need a smarter approach. Automated document fraud detection powered by AI offers a proactive solution, letting businesses to verify documents in real-time, detect anomalies, and prevent fraud before it occurs. Here is where AI-powered intelligent document processing…

The UK semiconductor industry is at a critical juncture, with techUK urging the government to act to maintain its global competitiveness. Laura Foster, Associate Director of Technology and Innovation at techUK, said: “The UK has a unique opportunity to lead in the global semiconductor landscape, but success will require bold action and sustained commitment. “By accelerating the implementation of the National Semiconductor Strategy, we can unlock investment, foster innovation, and strengthen our position in this critical industry.   Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from consumer electronics to AI data centres. With the global semiconductor market projected to…