I’ve been thinking a lot about how different AI conversations feel this year compared to just 12 months ago. Back in 2023 and even most of 2024, AI discussions were dominated by novelty. Everyone was experimenting with image generators, asking ChatGPT random questions, or trying to automate emails and presentations. It was exciting, but it still felt like people were exploring the edges of the technology rather than truly depending on it. Around May 2025 though, something shi