AI’s Road to Supremacy: How Microsoft’s Lapse Handled the 2024 Competition
The Winners and Losers of 2024: A Year of Artificial Intelligence
As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s time to reflect on the tech giants that made waves in the industry. Who had an annus horribilis, and who ruled the tech roost?
Winner: Our Future AI Overlords
2024 was the year artificial intelligence officially became consumer technology. It was a huge year for AI, with most major tech companies aligning their strategies behind the artificially intelligent future. From Google’s Gemini Live chat feature to Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC, AI has come a long way in just a year.
Loser: Microsoft
Despite doing many good things in 2024, Microsoft had a few notable fails. The global tech outage that downed 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide was a major blunder. Additionally, Microsoft’s decision to concede defeat to Sony in the console wars by launching previously-exclusive IPs on PlayStation was a significant setback.
The Year in Review
2024 was a big year for wearables, with the Oura Ring 4 and Galaxy Ring from Samsung making waves. Sony launched the PS5 Pro, pushing console gaming to new heights. Huawei introduced the first tri-fold device with the Mate XT, but did anyone really care about having an origami mobile device in their pocket?
AI Advances
Much of the AI advances are powered by incredible next-generation processors. Apple’s M4 Series, which debuted on the new iPad Pro and filtered down to Macs later in the year, should future-proof fans for the biggest AI advancements in years to come. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite promises to do the same for mobile device owners on the Android side of things.
The Year Ahead
As we look to the future, it’s clear that AI will continue to play a major role in shaping the tech industry. With advancements in generative AI, we can expect to see even more impressive innovations in the years to come. Whether it’s Google’s text-to-video platform or Apple’s next-generation voice assistant, the possibilities are endless.
The Losers
While Microsoft had a tough year, it’s not all doom and gloom. Sony’s PS5 Pro was a major success, and Huawei’s Mate XT showed promise. Even Apple had its moments, with the iPhone 16 and Pixel 9 range receiving positive reviews.
The Winners
But what about the winners? Well, it’s hard to single out one company as the overall winner of 2024. However, most major tech companies have one thing in common: they all fully embraced generative AI, effectively cementing it as the technology that will drive future innovation.
The Verdict
As we close out 2024, it’s clear that AI has come a long way in just a year. While there were some notable fails, the tech industry has made significant strides in embracing the artificially intelligent future. Here’s to 2025 and the exciting innovations that await us!
