Special Report: Technology trends and how they affect leadership

Generative AI is growing as large language models continue to advance and new models and agents are proving to be more effective at discrete tasks. This means AI needs different approaches and different applications, according to Deloitte.

Along with this trend, hardware is making a comeback as AI demands significant energy and hardware resources, which puts enterprise infrastructure to the forefront.

In this special report, we explore research from Deloitte on trends, innovation and technology and how they impact leadership.

More than 70% of CFOs from large companies expressed optimism about the North American economy improving by late 2025 -- a significant shift from previous quarters, according to a recent Deloitte survey. CFOs also expect a 7.3% increase in wages and salaries this year, nearly doubling the previous quarter's projection.

The family office sector is projected to experience significant growth, increasing from 8,030 single-family offices globally in 2024 to approximately 10,720 by 2030, according to Deloitte Private. This expansion reflects the growing influence and sophistication of family offices within the global financial ecosystem.

Content curation is more critical than ever in the era of generative AI, as technology and monetization methods become commoditized, asserts John Footen of Deloitte Consulting. Footen suggests that raw, unedited content is particularly valuable for training AI models, and advises media companies to protect their content from unauthorized use.