How to read this finding
Forecasts are prospective statements, not observed results. Preserve every threshold, named condition, and time window when grading. Original spelling is retained; PDF line wrapping and typographic ligatures are normalized.
What did the 2018 report predict?
The inaugural forecasts linked research progress with drug discovery, acquisitions, and semiconductor geopolitics. It published 8 forecasts for the next twelve months; the complete original list appears on the predictions topic page.
Evidence you can use
Predictions in the 2018 report
Historical snapshot: June 2018. Dates and populations are specified per row.
| Measure | Reported value | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|
| Number of original forecasts | 8 | Count of the numbered predictions on the source slide.2018 report, PDF page 152 |
| Forecast horizon | Next 12 months | Horizon stated on the original prediction slide.2018 report, PDF page 152 |
Forecasts are prospective statements, not observed results. Preserve every threshold, named condition, and time window when grading. Original spelling is retained; PDF line wrapping and typographic ligatures are normalized.
Sources and dates
Historical snapshot published June 29, 2018. This web edition was prepared on 2026-10-11 from the online deck and original launch posts. Findings and forecasts retain their original time frame.
- 2018 report, PDF page 152Original 2018 report. This edition has no printed slide numbers. References use one-based PDF pages.
- State of AI Report 2018: online slides
- Stories from Air Street launch essayJuly 29, 2018.
Cite this page
Benaich, Nathan, and Ian Hogarth. “What did the 2018 report predict?” State of AI Report 2018. Historical report snapshot; web edition prepared 2026-10-11.