AI’s Slow Burn to 2029: Why You Won’t Be Ready When It Finally Explodes

We’ve all heard the hype: “AI is about to take over everything by [insert year here].” At first, 2025, 2027, and now 2029 have all been thrown around as the big dates where AI will reach its game-changing potential. But here’s the kicker: it’s going to take longer than we thought — at least at first. The runway to 2029 will feel slower, more like a crawl, but trust me, when AI’s moment finally comes, it’ll be like hitting the NOS in Fast & Furious. And what’ll really get things into overdrive? Blockchain tech. Yup, projects like NEAR and ICP (Internet Computer) are about to hit the turbo button on AI’s development.

The Slower Start: Why AI’s Taking Its Sweet Time

Look, AI is evolving, but it’s got more red tape and hurdles than a track meet. Between regulatory slowdowns, data privacy concerns, and, let’s be real, a few more lawsuits than anyone expected, the path to true AI dominance isn’t the straight shot we were sold. Sure, you’ve seen advances — AI writing code, diagnosing diseases, and making your Spotify playlist lit — but the groundbreaking stuff? The world-changing, AI-everywhere reality we’ve been hearing about? That’s moving at a snail’s pace.

But don’t sleep on it, because this is the calm before the storm.