Bigger than COVID? The graph that explains why AI is going to be so huge

The Rapid Rise of Artificial Intelligence

Research from Metr indicates that artificial intelligence is expanding at an exceptionally fast rate. According to the firm's findings, AI computing capacity is now doubling every seven months, a pace that surpasses even the growth rates seen during the early stages of the internet or the smartphone revolution.

The Acceleration in AI Capacity

Metr's analysis suggests that this trend is likely to continue for at least another five years. This means the total power behind AI systems could multiply hundreds of times before reaching a plateau.

“There’s at least another five years of this,” Metr’s researchers estimate.

Implications for Global Change

If this exponential growth persists, AI could soon outpace the social and economic impact of major world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The technology’s expansion could reshape industries, transform productivity, and redefine how humans interact with information.


Author’s Summary: AI’s computing capacity is rising exponentially, doubling every seven months and promising another five years of rapid transformation.

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