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AI Models Released This Year
Notable AI/ML models released in the current year, tracked by Epoch AI.
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AI Models Released This Year
Official value (2026): 523
+545.7%in time period
AI Models Released This Year growth (2016–2025)
+545.7%in time period
Chart data: 2016: 81 models, 2017: 80 models, 2018: 88 models, 2019: 144 models, 2020: 113 models, 2021: 194 models, 2022: 217 models, 2023: 503 models, 2024: 913 models, 2025: 523 models
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AI Models Released This Year in 2026?
- AI Models Released This Year stands at approximately 523 models, based on official data from Epoch AI. Based on the latest verified data from 2025 — official 2026 figures are published when available.
- Is AI Models Released This Year increasing or decreasing?
- AI Models Released This Year is currently remaining stable. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by Epoch AI.
- What does AI Models Released This Year measure?
- Notable AI/ML models released in the current year, tracked by Epoch AI. Data is collected by Epoch AI using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
How is this calculated? Read the methodology