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The CPFS approach offers enhanced responses to uncertainty, symmetric information, indecision, and varying expert opinions, while the WASPAS method ensures a dependable system for ranking prominent trends. To facilitate the evaluation process, experts and relevant studies were consulted to establish criteria that address technological developments, organizational dynamics, and market fluctuations. A hybrid fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework enabled the analysis of several potential innovations related to AI and their prioritization in the context of digitalized sectors, including healthcare, finance, online shopping, retail, and logistics. This framework is a well-structured and flexible tool for professionals and policymakers seeking to navigate the challenges of identifying new trends within unpredictable digital environments. The findings indicate that the circular picture fuzzy WASPAS approach significantly enhances trend prioritization and fosters strategic thinking in digital innovation. 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