New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- For many, AI's promises of transformation have yet to materialize meaningfully. A machine-generated summary of a Google search or an AI-suggested comment on social media isn't a revolution. But that may soon change. The defining shift in AI during 2025 won't just be about bigger or better models, but about making them truly useful in everyday life.

When ChatGPT first appeared, much initial innovation comprised 'AI wrappers,' or apps plugged into large language models (LLMs) without adding much unique functionality. Then a countertrend emerged, with startups focusing on deeply integrating AI into applications, from coding assistants to content-creation tools.

As I see it, the AI market will now undergo a transition ...