December by D’Ornano + Co: The GenAI Reality Check, Why Agentforce Signals Defense Not Offense, and the Agent Era

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Dear readers,

As we embark on 2025, I want to extend my warmest wishes for the year ahead.

I'm particularly excited to share this edition of our newsletter at such a pivotal moment for technology and markets. The coming year marks a critical inflection point in the evolution of generative AI, as the technology transitions from novelty to transformative force. While 2024 was dominated by discussions of potential, 2025 will be defined by scalability and practical impact.

Several key developments will shape this transformation. Industry-specific AI solutions will take center stage, moving beyond generic models to address the nuanced needs of regulated and complex sectors. Autonomous agents will emerge as a powerful new paradigm, capable of executing multi-step workflows with minimal human intervention, though their impact may initially be limited by technological maturity. Edge AI will become crucial for real-time decision-making, particularly in autonomous vehicles and industrial automatio…