Samseog Ko, Professor of AI Convergence, Dongguk University (former commissioner of the Korea Communications Commission)

CES 2025, the world's largest IT exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and industry trends including artificial intelligence (AI), will be held in Las Vegas, USA from  7th to 10th Jan.  CES has established itself as a crucial international event to assess the current state of global technologies and industries and prepare for the future.

Key Points of CES 2025

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is the most important technology and the first key keyword of CES 2025. It will dominate the entire exhibition, with various advanced technologies and products on display and intensive discussions in keynote speeches and conferences1. AI-related products in the CES 2025 Innovation Awards category increased by more than 49.5% compared to the previous year.

2. Vehicle Technology and Advanced Mobility

The second key technology keyword is "vehicle technology and advanced mobility." The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) will showcase cutting-edge products and technologies in the mobility sector, including autonomous vehicles, connected cars, vehicle software, electric air taxis, and drones.

3. Digital Health

Digital health is the third key technology keyword. The digital health category had the most companies (43) among the 292 companies that won CES 2025 Innovation Awards1.

The main focus in this field is innovation through the fusion of AI technology, with trends shifting towards "predictive healthcare" and "hyper-personalization" of diagnosis and treatment.

4. Human Security and Sustainability

The fourth key technology keyword is "human security and sustainability." CTA, the organizer of CES, emphasizes that advanced technologies should be utilized to solve problems facing humanity1. Sustainability, smart energy, and eco-friendly design categories received the most product submissions in this year's CES Innovation Awards1.

Prospects for the Trump 2.0 Era

The technology and industry trends of CES 2025 are expected to interact with the ICT policies of the upcoming "Trump 2.0 administration." Some key points include:

• AI policies may shift from public oversight to deregulation
• Mobility sector regulations, especially for autonomous driving, are expected to be eased.
• Digital healthcare policies may emphasize market-centered medical services.
• Human security and sustainability agendas might be pushed to the periphery of policies.
• Environmental and clean energy transition policies could face significant challenges.

As CES 2025 takes place amidst domestic and international turmoil, it's important to remember that the power of innovation has driven historical progress even in times of political regression.

The column concludes by hoping that all participating companies, entrepreneurs, and experts will dive into creating a sustainable world where everyone can prosper together, based on the spirit of solidarity and cooperation