2025年人工智能（AI）状况报告

by Vention humans…or is it?Intelligence2025State ofArtificial What’s inside 01— AI economy 02— AI usage 03— AI adoption 04— Cost of AI 05— What’s next for AI? Everything you need to knowabout the fastest-growing sector With over 20 years in business and more thana decade leading AI software developmentprojects, we’re right at the heart of this revolution.This report will guide you through the latest AItrends and statistics, delivering deep insights andexpert opinions. Whether you’re a business aiming to boostoperations with AI, a developer wonderingwhat the future holds for your role, or a techenthusiast eager to see where AI is headed,we’ll give you the edge you need to navigatethis ever-evolving landscape. In a world moving at lightning speed,the rise of artificial intelligence brings bothopportunities and challenges. No need toworry, though. Vention is here to cut throughthe noise. AI hasn’t sprung up overnight. Its origins traceback to early visionaries, including Alan Turingand John McCarthy, who dreamed of intelligentmachines. From the first chatterbots to AIcapable of beating chess champions, we'vecome a long way. Fast forward to today, and AI tools like ChatGPTand DALL-E are transforming industries andeveryday life, moving from sci-fi to tangible,productivity-boosting assets. How it all started:key AI milestones 1921-1950: foundations of AI The seeds of machine intelligence take root. 1951-2000: the birth of AI AI steps into the realm of possibility. Deep Blue beatsKasparov ELIZA IBM’s AI defeats the worldchess champion. 2001-present day: AI enters the mainstreamIntelligent systems redefine how we work and live. Wondering how canbusinesses and individualstruly make sense of thisexplosive growth? That's where Vention comes in. We provide AI software developmentservices across 20 industries, giving us deep, hands-on knowledgethat goes beyond trends. In this report, we bring you expert insightsand real-world perspectives to help you grasp AI's full potential. 01 AI economy We all know AI is booming — but what does that really look like?One major clue lies in the market itself: its behavior, growth, andcash flow tell the story of just how fast this industry is taking off. AI funding and deals (2020-2024 YTD) 2024 marked a peak in AI deals, with4,505 transactions worth $100.4B.The reduction in deal count and valuein 2022 and 2023 suggests a strategicshift — companies were focusing onrefining and scaling existing productsrather than expanding their portfoliosindiscriminately. This indicates a maturing AI industry where sustainable growth and return oninvestment are prioritized over speculative expansion. Do you think there are no opportunities for new projects? Think again. Sustainable growth doesn’t mean themarket has slowed down. In fact, 2024 seta new record for funding volumes, reaching$43.8 billion in Q4 — the highest quarterlylevel ever recorded. Deal activity in Q4 2024 also rose by 12.7% QoQ, reaching 1165 transactions. This trendreflects a focus on fewer but more impactful investments, driving meaningful innovationwithin the industry. Quarterly AI funding and deals In 2024, most AI deals were closed withinthe US (1979 deals worth $74B). In Europe,926 deals were evaluated at $10.9B, while inAsia, $8.8B was spent on 967 investmentsand acquisitions. Notably, several high-profile funding rounds in Q4 2024 underscored this focusd a Databricks: $10B Series J on December 17, securing a $62B valuationLa OpenAI: $6.6B Series B on October 2La xAI: $6B venture round on November 20La Anthropic: $4B corporate round on November 22. Established companies — think Google and Amazon — have been pivotal in setting this trend,leveraging their resources to make strategic, high-impact bets on AI projects that promisesustainable growth. Y Combinator companies 2020-2024 While established companies have been key drivers of the AI boom, they are notthe only ones benefiting. AI startups like OpenAI, Cohere, and Anthropic arethriving and receiving increased attention from accelerators and investors. In Y Combinator, the share of AI-relatedcompanies surged from 13% in 2020 to 67%in 2024, underscoring the growing appetitefor AI innovation across various businessstages and sizes. This shift demonstrates thatboth seasoned players and new entrants seeimmense potential in AI, paving the way fordiverse advancements in the field. “We can see that AI investment is currentlyconcentrated within larger enterprises. However, thislandscape is poised to shift, with AI availability andinvestment becoming more diverse and distributedacross a wider range of companies. As AI technologycontinues to mature, we anticipate increased adoptionand innovation from organizations of all sizes.” Glyn Roberts, CTO at Vention AI: market stats and outlook The whole market size for AI in 2024is projected to be around $184B andwill reach $826.3B by 2030, showingan annual growth rate of 28.46%.Regionally speaking,