It's important to recognize that despite the recent surge in groundbreaking AI innovations giving an impression of a near future where AI plays a dominant role in decision-making and societal structures, this phenomenon aligns with well-documented 'hype cycles' in AI history. These cycles are characterized by soaring expectations that often lead to inflated hopes, which are typically followed by periods of disillusionment and decreased funding, commonly referred to as 'AI winters.' While technological growth is exponential, only time will tell whether the current rate of innovations in AI can be sustained.