It is characterized by the rapid development and widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across various aspects of society, economy, and daily life.
[8][9] This era is marked by significant advancements in machine learning, data processing, and the application of AI in solving complex problems and automating tasks previously thought to require human intelligence.
[12] Many specialists place its beginnings in the early 2010s, coinciding with significant breakthroughs in deep learning and the increasing availability of big data, optical networking, and computational power.
[15] The transition to this new era is characterized by the ability of machines to process and store information, and also learn, adapt, and make decisions based on complex data analysis.
In June 2024, he outlined a phased progression from data processing to augmented decision-making, autonomous actions, and, ultimately, AI with holistic situational awareness.