- Meta Monetizes Llama Models – Meta will begin charging commercial users of its Llama models while retaining free access for academics, hobbyists, and small startups.
- Scaling Laws Expand to Robotics and Biology – Scaling laws, which have driven improvements in language models, will begin to unlock significant advancements in robotics, biology, and other domains.
- Trump and Musk Rift Impacts AI Policy—While Trump is expected to take a hands-off regulatory approach, Musk’s influence could have introduced stricter AI safety regulations. A fallout between the two would solidify a deregulated environment, removing Musk’s push for stronger AI oversight.
- Web Agents Become Mainstream – AI web agents capable of managing tedious online tasks will go mainstream, revolutionizing consumer applications.
- AI Data Centers in Space – Efforts to build AI data centers in orbit, leveraging unlimited solar energy and natural cooling, will gain traction.
- Turing Test for Speech Passed – An AI system will achieve indistinguishability from humans in voice-based communication.
- AI Building AI Becomes Real – Autonomous AI systems capable of conducting end-to-end AI research will produce results accepted in major conferences.
- Frontier Labs Move to Applications – Labs like OpenAI will diversify by launching first-party applications in areas like enterprise search, coding, and personal assistants.
- Klarna’s AI Claims Scrutinized – Klarna, a leading “buy now, pay later” fintech company, will face skepticism over its exaggerated AI automation claims as it prepares for an IPO.
- The First AI Safety Incident Occurs—An AI system will exhibit deceptive or autonomous behavior, highlighting the need for increased safety measures in AI development.
My Take:
The shift toward applications and new modalities, such as robotics and biology, signals that the AI race is no longer just about scale—it’s about solving real-world problems.
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Link to article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2024/12/22/10-ai-predictions-for-2025/
Credit: Forbes
This post was enhanced with AI assistance, thoroughly reviewed, edited, and reflects my own thoughts.