It’s February, barely two months into 2025, and artificial intelligence is already the hottest topic in tech. AI startups are all over it, racing to innovate, and people are Googling like crazy to figure out what’s next. We teamed up with Grok DeepSearch to cut through the noise and uncover the 10 AI trends dominating search bars—along with the startup companies turning curiosity into action. Think autonomous agents, ethical breakthroughs, and tech that feels straight out of sci-fi. The 10 AI Trends Dominating 2025—And the Startups Leading the Charge1. AI Agents Streamlining Operations

The business travel market has seen a significant rebound from the COVID pandemic, with business travel spending for many corporations recovering to pre-pandemic levels with an estimated total volume of $1.48 trillion for 2024, according to the Global Business Travel Association. In today’s competitive market for business travel services, the traditional travel management company (TMC) model is being challenged.Changes in airline distribution have prompted a reevaluation of the tech stack needed by TMCs, as new market entrants push the industry towards different models while more traditional TMCs refocus their efforts on automating online and offline processes. The introduction of AI is having a ripple effect, bringing new levels of efficiency to the travel booking and support processes. Labor shortages continue to impact offline call center performance, while new agent tools seek to alter the traditional online versus offline distinctions. Get a dose of digital travel in your inbox each day