Significant developments in artificial intelligence (AI) marked 2025, as the landscape continues to evolve rapidly. The year witnessed a doubling of the audience for Interconnects, a platform for AI research and discourse, reflecting its increasing influence among readers. This surge coincided with the busy year for the author, who is heavily involved in enhancing the Olmo models and using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini among other frontier models for various applications.
This year saw a pronounced focus on reinforcement learning and open models, crucial areas that have shaped the AI ecosystem. Throughout 2025, the author produced 80 total posts, including 19 on prominent model releases, 11 roundups of open models under the Artifacts Log, and several interviews and analyses, accumulating approximately 3.5 million pageviews on Substack.
Despite the high output, concerns about burnout were expressed, though the author emphasized feeling aligned with the ongoing research and media coverage of AI trends. Working at the Allen Institute for AI has provided a nurturing environment to shape time and energy towards these projects. The author remains committed to the idea that this stage of their work is foundational, prioritizing practice over perfection.
This year also marked the launch of two significant initiatives: the ATOM Project, which advocates for investment in American open model development, and the SAIL Bundle, a paid subscription offering curated content from leading writers on Substack. The decision to invest time in these initiatives is seen as a risk, but one that has begun to yield positive responses.
Looking ahead, the author anticipates no planned content until January 2026, except for possible commentary on significant releases like DeepSeek V4. Their ongoing projects highlight an earnest commitment to shaping trends in AI and an openness to adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of technology.
The 2025 year-end review also highlighted a range of posts that resonated with readers, with the top articles reflecting pressing issues within the AI community. Notably, posts such as “DeepSeek V3 and the actual cost of training frontier AI models” and “Burning out” generated significant traction, indicating a strong interest in the complexities of AI model training and the human factors influencing the industry.
The author’s reflections on the role of Chinese open models within the AI ecosystem culminated in 26 posts throughout the year, showcasing the geopolitical dimensions of AI development and innovation. As the field continues to advance, these discussions are expected to persist into 2026.
In summary, the developments of 2025 underline a critical juncture in AI research and discourse, marked by the intertwining of technical advancements and broader societal implications. As the author prepares for the upcoming year, the focus remains on fostering a deeper understanding of AI and its multifaceted impacts, with a commitment to enhancing the quality and relevance of content shared with readers.
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