Understanding How AI Works in 2025: Core Concepts, Breakthroughs, and Societal Impact
The U.S. FDA approved 223 AI-powered medical devices by 2023, up from 6 in 2015. Waymo exceeded 150,000 autonomous rides per week in Phoenix and San Francisco in 2023. Global private AI investment topped $110 billion in 2024. The EU AI Act, the first comprehensive AI law, is expected to take effect around 2025.