The AI Hype Index: Separating Fact from Fiction in the World of Artificial Intelligence
Let’s face it— the AI industry moves fast. With each passing week, a groundbreaking announcement, innovative product release, or extravagant claim emerges, pushing the limits of what we once believed to be possible. Distinguishing between AI reality and exaggerated hype can be a challenging task. This is precisely why we have crafted the AI Hype Index—a convenient, at-a-glance overview of the current state of the industry.
Our inaugural index is a rollercoaster ride that delves into the disheartening—such as an increase in sexually explicit deepfakes and the absence of regulations surrounding Elon Musk’s Grok AI model—as well as the peculiar, including AI-powered dating assistants and the quirky intelligent-jewelry line from startup Friend.
However, not everything is doom and gloom. AI is now involved in more wholesome projects as well, like simulating the classic video game Doom without a conventional gaming engine. Additionally, AI models have reached a level of proficiency where they can outperform novice human players in table tennis (source). Furthermore, these AI systems are unlocking crucial insights into the secret language of monkeys. After all, AI may be many things, but it is definitely never dull.