I read that and had the same thought. "Winters" at least in the context of AI which is where I believe the term in this context originated has been closer to 10

I read that and had the same thought. "Winters" at least in the context of AI which is where I believe the term in this context originated has been closer to 10 years [1]. It seems as though downturn would be more appropriate. Perhaps "winter" is becoming the preferred nomenclature because it's less alarming sounding? [1] https://www.actuaries.digital/2018/09/05/history-of-ai-winters/ https://www.actuaries.digital/2018/09/05/history-of-ai-winte...