Gartner Hype Cycle

The Gartner Hype Cycle is a graphical representation of the maturity and adoption of emerging technologies. It illustrates five key phases: the Innovation Trigger, where a breakthrough technology first emerges; the Peak of Inflated Expectations, where excitement leads to unrealistic expectations; the Trough of Disillusionment, when interest wanes as challenges surface; the Slope of Enlightenment, where understanding improves; and finally, the Plateau of Productivity, where the technology becomes widely adopted and delivers real value. This cycle helps businesses and individuals assess the potential and timeline for new technologies in real-world applications.