Looking into 2025: A Reality Check on AI, Crypto, and Beyond
Dear subscribers, 👋
I hope you enjoyed wonderful Christmas and New Year celebrations with your family and loved ones. As we step into 2025, let's reflect on where we're heading in the tech landscape. 🚀
Looking into 2025: A Reality Check on AI, Crypto, and Beyond
The AI Landscape: Beyond the Hype 🤖
The AI conversation isn't going anywhere, but it's evolving in interesting ways. Sam Altman, after months of bold claims about AGI being imminent, is now tempering expectations. This shift signals a broader trend: we're moving from the hype cycle to a more practical understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations.
As someone deeply invested in this field, I'm focusing on building fundamental skills in deep learning, machine learning, and neural networks. I'm currently following an excellent course on Coursera that's opening my eyes to the practical applications of these technologies.
The Future of LLMs and Development ⚡
Looking ahead, we're seeing LLMs becoming more domain-specific, offering better performance for specialized use cases. This specialization is crucial for businesses looking to implement AI solutions effectively.
In the development world, LLMs are revolutionizing how we code. As I shared in my recent blogpost, these tools are becoming indispensable in my daily workflow. However, it's important to understand that they're enhancing, not replacing, developers. The reality is that coding represents only about a third of a developer's role.
The real value lies in:
🎯 Understanding product requirements and business objectives
👥 Collaborating with product owners
🏗️ Designing scalable architectural solutions
📈 Planning for future developments
💡 Making technical decisions that align with business goals
This evolution in development tools has personally motivated me to explore building new projects, as the barrier to entry has significantly lowered in terms of both time and resources.
The Resurgence of Crypto and Blockchain 🔗
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a notable revival, partly fueled by political developments and improved regulatory frameworks. Adoption by SWIFT) marks a significant milestone in crypto's integration into traditional financial systems. According to recent market analysis, this trend is likely to continue throughout 2025.
Beyond cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology continues to offer untapped potential across various sectors:
📦 Supply chain management and transparency
🔐 Digital identity verification
📝 Smart contracts for automated business processes
💰 Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications
🎨 NFTs evolving beyond digital art into practical business uses
What This Means for 2025 and Beyond 🔮
As we progress through 2025, we're seeing a maturation across these technologies. The AI hype is settling into practical applications, development tools are becoming more sophisticated, and blockchain is finding its place in mainstream business operations.
For professionals and enthusiasts alike, this presents an exciting opportunity to:
- Focus on developing practical skills rather than chasing trends
- Look for real-world applications of emerging technologies
- Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry standards
- Build projects that leverage these technologies responsibly
I'm particularly optimistic about the democratization of technology development and how it enables individuals to bring their ideas to life more easily than ever before.
What are your thoughts on these developments? I'd love to hear your perspectives and experiences in the comments below.
Until next time, ✨
Geert Theys
Wow, an AI wrote this entire article? I expected at least a shred of originality from you. Guess I was wrong.