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What Surprised Us Most In 2025

Dec 22, 2025 · 00:30:22
✨ AI Summary
  • 2025 marked a shift from chaotic AI development to buildable, practical AI applications
  • Model dominance is shifting, with real opportunity emerging at the application layer rather than foundation model development
  • The next wave of AI startups may be just beginning as the technology becomes more stable and accessible

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