AI models are being developed rapidly by various companies, from Big Tech to startups like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Keeping up with the latest AI models can be overwhelming due to the sheer number available in the market, with over a million models out there.
TechCrunch has compiled a list of advanced AI models released since 2024, detailing their uses and capabilities for real-world applications.
Some notable AI models released in 2025 include Google Gemini 2.5, OpenAI's GPT 4o for image generation, Stability AI's Stable Virtual Camera, Cohere's Aya Vision, and more.
OpenAI's GPT 4.5 Orion, Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.7, xAI's Grok 3, and Mistral's Le Chat are among the models introduced for varied applications and services.
In the previous year, AI models like DeepSeek R1, Gemini Deep Research, Meta Llama 3.3 70B, OpenAI Sora, and Alibaba Qwen QwQ-32B-Preview made an impact in the market.
Companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, Google, Alibaba, and Cohere have been at the forefront of releasing innovative AI models for different purposes.
These models range from generating images and videos to assisting in research, coding, and answering queries, catering to a broad spectrum of industries and needs.
While some models are available for free, others require subscriptions or have specific pricing models depending on the user's requirements.
AI advancements continue to evolve rapidly, introducing more efficient and specialized models that aim to enhance tasks ranging from basic coding to sophisticated research applications.