The AI Hype Cycle 2024: What’s Next for GenAI

In this episode of the Gartner ThinkCast podcast, the hosts explore the 2024 AI Hype Cycle, focusing on the evolving landscape of Generative AI. They note that while Generative AI has moved past the peak of inflated expectations, it's important to recognize that AI encompasses much more. The discussion also highlights other significant technologies, such as computer vision, which is already thriving on the plateau of productivity, knowledge graphs that are gaining traction on the slope of enlightenment, and decision intelligence, a field that is maturing and poised for rapid growth. The podcast emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to AI investments, urging listeners to consider the suitability of various technologies and to not overlook those currently in the "trough of disillusionment," as they may hold valuable potential for the future.