The State of AI - Mid-2025

The AI Daily Brief provides a mid-2025 update on the state of AI, drawing from presentations by Coatue and Menlo. The podcast highlights that private markets are heavily investing in AI, with funding increasing as exits rebound, exemplified by Anthropic's rapid revenue growth. Public markets show slower growth, but AI is driving token consumption and business subscriptions, signaling a super cycle. While risks like market expenses and tariffs exist, tailwinds such as eased export restrictions and energy advancements could lead to a virtuous cycle of productivity gains and economic benefits. Menlo's report indicates widespread consumer AI adoption, with 61% of American adults using AI, particularly millennials and parents, for tasks like writing and coding. The future may bring specialized AI tools, automation, and social integration, though concerns about privacy and trust persist among non-users.