According to DeepLearning.AI, 2025 marked a pivotal shift in artificial intelligence as advanced reasoning models enabled AI systems to 'think before they speak,' significantly enhancing reliability and trustworthiness across applications (source: DeepLearning.AI, Dec 27, 2025). The Batch's year-end analysis highlights three major trends: China's rapid innovation in response to chip restrictions, the evolution of coding agents into indispensable partners for software development, and the catalytic impact of infrastructure investments on U.S. economic growth. These developments underscore new business opportunities in AI infrastructure, cross-border collaboration, and intelligent automation, as leading figures like Andrew Ng emphasize AI's growing role in global technology strategy.