A New Ecosystem Is Needed To Realize AI Potential
Techstrong.ai, Thursday, July 10th, 2025
There is no question that generative AI and deep learning are the defining technological changes of the 2020s,
As we look at the trajectory this technology took over the past several years, and identify upcoming trends for the next few years, what do we learn? How can we maximize the positive impact on the world from these technologies?
I would argue that AI is making an accelerated transition from being a 'white coat in research lab' pursuit to a ubiquitous underpinning for activities across all walks of life. Whereas researchers in academia have been debating AI since the 1950s and the technology has had an increasing level of use in actual products ever since, the level of maturity (and the capabilities of today's technology, let alone those of tomorrow) are such that everyone wants to be in on the game. How will this transition work? Relatedly, a lot of investment has gone into developing the core technologies enabling this revolution. How are we going to add value widely to the world to recoup those investments?