EP19 - Mary Meeker AI Trends 2025: Three Reasons Why AI Is Different Than Any Other Tech In History

Mary Meeker is back after six years with a deep dive into AI—and in this episode of In The Loop, I break it down and explain why this technology isn’t just another trend. From lightning-fast adoption to its global reach and disruptive potential, I explore how AI is unfolding in ways no tech ever has before.

But beyond the big headlines, I also dig into the real-world implications. What’s actually working when it comes to AI implementation? Where is the hype overshooting the reality? I share where the real value is being created—and why most of it isn’t happening where you’d expect. If you want a grounded, honest take on the state of AI right now, this one’s for you.

⏩ Episode Highlights

(01:00) - How AI adoption is outpacing every tech wave before it

(08:10) - Global reach and geopolitical power plays: AI leadership as global leverage

(10:50) - The breadth of AI’s disruption—exponential leaps

(12:15) - My honest take on all of this data: Why AI agents are promising in theory but fragile in practice—right now—and what the future holds

Links & Resources

💹 Mary Meeker’s AI Trends Report 2025

📖 Written version with charts here.

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