The shift in the stock market leadership from Apple to Microsoft is seen as a sign that generative AI is becoming a crucial factor in the tech industry's future success.
The year marked Gen AI's explosive growth, from ChatGPT's debut to tech giants diving in, unleashing a wave of innovation. Ethical debates and regulatory steps followed, as Gen AI's potential—worth trillions—transformed businesses, driving a rapid, unstoppable evolution challenging societal norms and accelerating change beyond belief.