Venture capital expert Martina Lauchengco from Costanoa Ventures has shared her predictions for AI developments in 2025 in an article published by VentureBeat. Drawing from her 30-year experience in technology and current observations of foundation models, she outlines several key trends expected to shape the AI landscape.
According to Lauchengco, AI containment will become a major focus, with industries developing self-regulation frameworks to prevent government intervention. She predicts that AI security startups will emerge to address cyber containment challenges.
Foundation models will increasingly influence product identity, similar to the historical “Intel Inside” campaign. Different AI models will develop distinct characteristics, with GPT-4 positioned as a premium consultant, Claude as an ethical advisor, and Llama as a flexible generalist.
In scientific research, AI is expected to make significant advances. Lauchengco agrees with Vinod Khosla’s assessment that AI scientists will outperform human researchers in discovering insights, particularly in medical and healthcare breakthroughs, due to their ability to work continuously without breaks.
The expert anticipates a transformation in audio interfaces, moving beyond current virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri. New products combining audio, visual, and text capabilities will redefine hands-free operation, with developments already visible in Meta’s Smart Glasses.
Lauchengco predicts that public trust in generative AI will increase as its outputs match or exceed expert-level work. Simultaneously, she expects a growing appreciation for human craftsmanship, with handmade products gaining value in an increasingly digital world.
The forecast also includes a potential backlash against fully automated customer service, with human-in-the-loop systems becoming preferred over completely autonomous solutions.