> That being said, AI has become a catch all term for everything as simple as linear regressions, all the way through to neural networks.

And that's a problem. The problem is that this trend builds unrealistic expectations for pretty much anyone that doesn't know how the tech works.

Business people imagine some magic box that will just churn out stuff with (close to) zero workers involved.

Customers imagine the same magic box churning out tailored products built with AI fairy magic.

Then reality sets in, and people (investors included) start losing faith, and we're onto the next AI winter.