A good analogy is the "dot-com bubble" — the inflated hype surrounding new internet businesses led to a significant number of unmet promises and failures. However, from a 25-year perspective, the long-term impact of the internet as a technology has proven to be even greater than anticipated during the peak of the "dot-com bubble."
Similarly, even if it seems that artificial intelligence isn't transforming the world as profoundly as promised at the launch of Chat GPT, one should not underestimate what can be achieved in just a few years.
Below are five emerging technologies that promise substantial growth in 2025 and present exciting opportunities for startups.