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December 16, 2025
Why it’s time to reset our expectations for AI
The hype we have been sold for the past few years has been overwhelming. Hype Correction is the antidote.
TL;DR
- The initial hype around AI promised solutions to major global issues and the elimination of work.
- Current AI applications have fallen short of these grand promises, leading to a sense of disillusionment.
- A 'Hype Correction' series aims to reset expectations for AI.
- The series will analyze figures like Sam Altman, the AI bubble, job displacement claims, AI coding capabilities, AI materials discovery, and AI safety concerns.
- The article suggests that the real advancements and 'killer apps' of AI are still emerging.
- The current phase may represent a post-hype period where realistic expectations are being formed.
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