There are tons of reports about artificial intelligence these days. But the “Trends – Artificial Intelligence” report released in May 2025 by BOND hits differently.
Why?
Because it’s not just another opinion piece. It’s a data-packed, chart-heavy, no-BS look at what’s actually happening in AI across the globe. Over 300 pages of it.
If you’re an AI enthusiast or tech nerd, this report is basically a goldmine. And even if you’re just casually interested in the future of tech, this is the one you’ll want to understand.
So here’s the deal—I’ve read it, broken it down, and now I’m going to walk you through what really matters inside it. Plain English. No jargon.
First Things First: AI Is Growing Faster Than the Internet
Let’s start with this mind-blowing stat:
ChatGPT went from zero to 800 million weekly users in just 17 months.
Compare that to the original internet. It took the web 23 years to reach 90% of its global user base.
ChatGPT? Only 3 years.
This explosive growth isn’t just a flex for OpenAI—it shows how ready the world was for AI tools that are smart, fast, and super easy to use.
And ChatGPT’s just the tip of the iceberg.
AI Models Are Getting Smarter. Way Smarter.
The report shows that the compute power used to train models has grown by 360% per year since 2010. That’s insane. But what’s even cooler? The cost to actually use these models—like running a chatbot—is dropping.
That means:
More developers can afford to build on AI
Companies can use AI at scale
Users get smoother, cheaper, and faster AI tools
And yes, there are now dozens of powerful models out there. Some of the biggest names mentioned in the report include:
GPT-4o – OpenAI’s newest multimodal model (handles voice, text, image—at once!)
Claude – Anthropic’s super-intelligent and safety-focused assistant
Llama 3 – Meta’s open-source model gaining huge traction
Grok 3 – xAI’s latest from Elon Musk’s team
Qwen 2.5 – Alibaba’s challenger model giving OpenAI a run for its money
We’re officially in the era of AI model wars, and the competition is making everything better for users.
The AI Money Game: Spending Big, Losing Big (For Now)
Here's a spicy one:
While AI companies are generating billions in revenue, they're also burning through cash.
For example:
OpenAI’s revenue is up, but its compute expenses are still higher, meaning losses continue
The Big Six tech firms (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA) are spending a jaw-dropping $212 billion in annual capital expenditures (CapEx)—much of it going into AI infrastructure
But this isn’t bad. It’s actually how every major platform shift starts.
Think of the early days of the internet or smartphones. Big investments, big risks—then eventually, big rewards.
Global Power Shifts: It’s Not Just About the USA Anymore
One of the most interesting takeaways from the report?
The AI race isn’t just USA vs. the world—it’s now USA vs. China, with open-source communities from everywhere else catching up fast.
China’s models (like Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5) are climbing in quality, and they’re releasing tons of open-source models. Meanwhile, countries are investing in “sovereign AI”—think of it as their own national AI infrastructure, just like electricity or the internet.
Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth even called it our “space race” moment—except instead of rockets, it's all about GPUs and token counts.
AI in Real Life: From Medicine to Tacos
No, seriously.
The report highlights how AI is now deeply integrated in industries like:
Healthcare: Kaiser Permanente rolled out AI scribes to help doctors document visits, saving time and burnout
Banking: JP Morgan uses AI to boost productivity, reducing hours wasted on repetitive tasks
Fast Food: Yum! Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell) launched “Byte by Yum!,” an AI platform for scheduling, orders, delivery optimization—you name it
Voice Translation: Spotify partnered with ElevenLabs to translate podcasts into 29 languages, using AI that mimics the creator’s voice!
This isn’t sci-fi anymore. It’s happening now.
My Take: It’s Game On—and You Should Pay Attention
After diving deep into this report, here’s what I think:
AI is not just a trend—it’s the next internet.
We’re at the very beginning of a 10-year curve that will redefine everything.There’s still time to catch up.
Whether you're a student, creator, business owner, or just curious—there are accessible tools right now. Start experimenting with ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Midjourney, etc.**Don't fear AI—**learn it, use it, shape it.
The winners of the AI era will be those who learn with AI, not those who try to fight against it.
As the report closes, “AI feels like the early days of email and web search. But faster.”
And if you missed out on building during the dot-com boom, this is your second chance.
So buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride.
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