The AI industry in 2025 is experiencing a shift from a diverse ecosystem to a battle between vertically integrated giants.
This transformation, driven by high infrastructure costs and competitive pressures, is termed the 'Great Convergence.'
Companies in the AI space must expand across the entire value chain or risk extinction as the industry consolidates.
By 2030, the AI landscape is expected to be dominated by 3-4 large vertically integrated empires, with smaller players absorbed or confined to niche roles.