5 things to keep in mind about AI hype

# AI's Real Power Is Boring—and That's Good News Stop paying attention to dramatic headlines about AI curing cancer or ending poverty overnight—most of that's overblown. The AI that actually works and helps people solve real problems (like improving education or fixing broken systems) rarely makes the news because it's practical rather than flashy. The constant hype actually hurts AI's potential by setting unrealistic expectations that eventually disappoint people and create unnecessary backlash.