2025: A year in data and AI

The year AI gained logic... and exposed new fault lines

2025 wasn’t just another year of AI hype. It was the year infrastructure caught up, reasoning-first LLMs took the spotlight, and training—not hiring—became the fastest path to competitiveness.

Unpack what changed, what stalled, and what it means for your organization. From enterprise struggles with scale to a maturing data stack and the rise of open-source challengers, this executive snapshot what’s happening next.

Whether you're leading a data team, shaping AI strategy, or rethinking talent development, this free condensed report offers clarity in a year of rapid change.

• 88% of companies use AI, but only 8% are scaling it effectively
• 80% of data practitioners now use AI in their workflows
• Just 5% of generative AI pilots reached production, despite widespread investment
  

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