AI has been hailed a breakthrough just as often as a passing fad, but with ChatGPT it looks like it is here to stay. But does this also hold true for AI in forecasting and Predictive Anlytics? With AI the go to forecasting algorithm in Electricity Demand, Computer Server Load and Ride Sharing, it is slow to catch on in other areas. Sven will share personal case studies from Beiersdorf, Hapag-LLoyd, ABInBev etc, travelling the hype cycle twice from 2004 towards the next disillusionment post 2025