AI Integration as the Next Chapter
As we reach the two-year anniversary of ChatGPT's launch, we're finding ourselves at a pivotal moment in the technology's lifecycle. We've moved from initial excitement to a fever of experimentation, with companies racing to incorporate language models into their businesses. However, many have paused, realizing the magic isn't just in the technology itself but in how well it's blended into the systems we already have in place.
This transition marks the beginning of what Gartner calls the "trough of disillusionment"—a phase where the initial buzz fades, leaving us with the question: What comes next? The answer lies in integration. Companies are learning that true value emerges not simply from possessing AI but from embedding it in business tools, workflows, information pipelines, devices, and even wearables. This isn't about flashy tech showcases but about practical, thoughtful embedding of AI to enhance productivity and innovation.
To support this journey of understanding and implementation, we plan to release a series of articles and videos exploring these integrations, offering insights and real-world applications of AI technologies. Our focus will be on how we can define the roadmap of not just the technologies, but how they can be used to further our business and personal goals. Let's step into this new chapter together and see not just where AI takes us, but how we can take AI to new heights.
Kristian Hammond
Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science
Director of the Center for Advancing Safety of Machine Intelligence (CASMI)
Director of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Program