Through the looking glass: AI in 2025

2025 was nothing short of a landmark year for artificial intelligence. The last year witnessed breakthroughs that pushed technological frontiers — from DeepSeek's globally acclaimed open-source release to the boundary-breaking launches of GPT-5 and Gemini 3. Meanwhile, global forums like the World Artificial Intelligence Conference and Geneva Summit brought ethical development to the forefront of global dialogue.

Beyond these headline-making milestones, AI also embedded itself deeply into daily life across public safety, tech, personal spheres and beauty — bringing convenience, sparking debates and facing occasional stumbles.

The following stories capture AI's evolving, imperfect yet impactful integration into modern life.