As 2025 concludes, the year in Artificial Intelligence is marked by both significant advancements and notable setbacks. While AI models like ChatGPT saw shifts in user search behavior, impacting traditional search engines, the industry also faced increased scrutiny and challenges. OpenAI experienced a difficult year with its GPT-5 rollout and legal issues, yet secured substantial investment for infrastructure. Notably, the tech industry saw a shift in US policy under President Trump, with relaxed export limits on AI chips and a light-touch regulatory approach.