Just over two years after the debut of ChatGPT, the world is getting a little savvier about what artificial intelligence technology can do for us, and what it’s not so great at.

If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking the bank.

Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has quickly become a part of everyday life, with AI-powered features integrated into everything from search engines and cell phones to hospital equipment and politics.