AAAI – Future of AI Research, Mar 2025

The main theme of the report concerns the future of research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Key findings include the rapid development of AI capabilities and significant changes in AI research, including topics, methods, the research community, and the work environment. The expansion of topics such as AI reasoning and agent AI, as well as a focus on AI ethics, safety, social good, and sustainability. Increasing reliance on specialized equipment like GPUs and a shift towards corporate research. The impact of AI on society and the environment, making it a socio-technical field requiring an interdisciplinary approach. The growing importance of empirical evaluation and the need for well-designed tests and methodologies. Challenges with the review system due to the increase in publications and the pace of AI innovation. The impact of geopolitical competition on AI research.