AI & Technology
AI Surges Ahead: Reasoning, Worlds, and the ‘Slop’ Problem
2025 saw AI models excel in reasoning and world-building, exemplified by Gemini 3 Pro and Genie3. However, the rise of indistinguishable AI-generated 'slop' and debates around benchmark gaming highlight emerging challenges. Predictions for 2026 point to continued steady progress, enhanced lateral productivity, and evolving definitions of intelligence.