This reference sheet supports selected trends from the Q2 2025 AI Trend Filter with expert commentary, organizational research, or high-trust forecasting—offering a mix of strategic clarity and current insight.

1. AI will replace coding – Noise

"AI is great at boilerplate, but it struggles with context, architecture, and accountability." — The New Stack, April 2025

Counterpoint: Kevin Weil, OpenAI CPO, predicted AI will surpass human coders by end of 2025 (New Indian Express). This polarity is why it’s Noise: strong capabilities, overstated impact.

2. Every company needs a Chief AI Officer – Noise

Gartner projects 35% of large orgs will have a CAIO by 2025, but adoption lags and real impact varies (CFI.co).

5. Agents will run our companies – Signal

Autonomous agents are already embedded in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Salesforce Einstein, and open-source stacks like AutoGPT. Forbes Tech Council predicts >25% enterprise adoption by end of 2025 (Forbes).

6. Deepfakes will ruin trust – Static

Executives cite growing concerns about deepfakes, but the real issue is human misuse. Detection is advancing (SeniorExecutive.com).

7. AI is changing everything—and fast – Signal

"We’re not at the end of the hype cycle—we’re at the beginning of deep integration." — TechStartups.com, Jan 2025 (Top 15 AI Trends)

8. Everyone’s already using AI – Noise

BCG’s 2024 Global AI Adoption study shows most employees are curious but under-equipped. Experimentation ≠ capability.

9. AI is dangerous because it makes mistakes – Static

OpenAI's own documentation stresses that hallucinations and blind trust are risks—especially in unreviewed outputs. It’s not the mistakes. It’s assuming perfection.

14. Everyone needs AI literacy training – Signal

Microsoft and Bain have embedded AI training in onboarding, coaching, and product usage. It’s becoming foundational, not optional.

21. AI is helping leaders make better decisions – Signal

Goldman Sachs, Unilever, and EY all report accelerated insight-to-decision cycles using AI to test strategy and surface risks. (Business Insider)