As the year draws to a close, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands firmly at an inflection point. This was not commoditization, but democratization, the first meaningful encounter between advanced AI systems and humanity at scale. Nations began recognizing the importance of language, local context, ethics, and societal norms within AI systems. AI systems became better at retaining long-term context, integrating multiple forms of data, and reasoning more deliberately rather than merely responding faster. The focus will increasingly shift from novelty to reliability, outcomes, and sustainable integration.Beyond enterprise impact, AI’s influence is poised to extend into education, infrastructure planning, and scientific discovery.

Source: Economic Times January 24, 2026 05:53 UTC