AI Trends 2025
AI has developed so fast in the past year. Many friends ask me: Is it too late to get started? What can SMEs do?
Let me share some observations.
Trend 1: AI Tools Are Getting Cheaper
AI used to be expensive, but not anymore:
- ChatGPT API prices keep dropping
- Open-source models are getting stronger (Llama, Qwen, etc.)
- Cloud providers offer various discounts
What does this mean for SMEs? Technology that only big companies could afford is now accessible to small businesses.
Trend 2: AI + Vertical Industries
General AI is powerful, but vertical scenarios are more valuable:
- AI + E-commerce: Intelligent customer service, product recommendations
- AI + Education: Personalized learning, homework grading
- AI + Healthcare: Assisted diagnosis, health management
- AI + Finance: Risk control, smart investment advice
Where's the opportunity? People who understand the industry + AI technology have more advantages than pure tech companies.
Trend 3: From Chatting to Working
AI is not just for chatting anymore, it's actually doing work:
- Automatically writing code and copy
- Automatically processing data and generating reports
- Automatically replying to emails and scheduling
Practical applications: Many repetitive tasks can be handed over to AI, allowing people to focus on more valuable work.
Trend 4: Multimodal Becomes Standard
AI used to only process text, now:
- Can see images (image recognition)
- Can hear audio (speech recognition)
- Can generate images and videos
Application scenarios: Automatic product image processing, automatic meeting transcription, automatic short video script creation.
How Can SMEs Seize the Opportunity?
- Don't chase hype, first think about your pain points
- Start small, solve one specific problem first
- Find reliable partners, you don't have to do everything yourself
- Keep learning, AI changes fast, stay informed
In short, it's not too late to get started. The key is finding the right entry point for yourself.
Feel free to reach out with questions!