Last year, artificial intelligence came back down to earth. After lofty visions of imminent superintelligence, the focus shifted to concrete applications suitable for everyday use. Companies and researchers concentrated more on the real capabilities and limitations of AI, recognising that current AI systems are useful but imperfect tools that fall far short of human thinking abilities.
The year was marked by debates about the performance limits of AI, legal disputes over training data and concerns about social harm. At the same time, investment boomed, accompanied by concerns about a bubble. Overall, acceptance of AI increased, but with a clearer view of its practical value and the challenges ahead for the economy and society.
