Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about what is happening with AI. Everything from the direction to the investment to the repercussions of Artificial Intelligence.

AI in 2026 is talked about on this week's show. A Double-Edged Sword of Progress and PerilAs 2025 draws to a close, artificial intelligence stands at the precipice of its most transformative year yet. From agentic systems autonomously tackling complex tasks to generative models redefining creativity, AI's trajectory into 2026 promises both unprecedented opportunities and stark warnings. Drawing from expert forecasts, the year ahead could amplify human potential while exposing vulnerabilities in our economy, workforce, and society. Let's unpack the positives and pitfalls.On the bright side, AI's positive momentum will likely supercharge productivity and innovation. By 2026, agentic AI—capable of interpreting goals and executing actions independently—will mature, enabling enterprises to embed it across operations.

pwc.com PwC predicts a shift to top-down, enterprise-wide strategies, with benchmarks tracking tangible ROI like P&L impacts and market differentiation.

pwc.com This could shorten software development cycles dramatically, as AT&T envisions more code generated faster, freeing developers for high-level problem-solving.

about.att.com In customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX), AI will personalize interactions, boosting satisfaction by up to 20% while cutting costs, per McKinsey insights cited in recent analyses.

linkedin.com Sustainability stands to gain too: AI could optimize energy grids and supply chains, turning it into a "boon" for eco-friendly business, as PwC leans toward.

pwc.com Microsoft's outlook highlights AI as a collaborative partner, enhancing teamwork, security, and research—imagine AI-driven breakthroughs in drug discovery or climate modeling accelerating global progress.

news.microsoft.com Vanguard forecasts an "economic upside" from these productivity surges, potentially adding percentage points to GDP growth.

corporate.vanguard.comYet, this optimism masks darker undercurrents. Job displacement will intensify as AI agents replace roles in support, sales, and beyond—Salesforce's 2025 cuts of 4,000 positions signal what's coming, with Forbes warning of widespread automation in 2026.

forbes.com An "AI bubble" looms large: Overhyped investments, like the $15 billion Nvidia-Microsoft infusion into Anthropic, risk a valuation correction without proportional returns.

forbes.com ING Think cautions that supply bottlenecks in AI infrastructure could crowd out other investments, sparking inflation resurgence rather than the deflationary productivity miracle many hope for.

think.ing.com Forrester anticipates a "reckoning," with AI adoption outpacing governance, leading to missteps in ethics, bias, and data privacy—wary buyers demanding proof over promises.

forrester.com Geopolitically, the AGI arms race could exacerbate inequalities, funneling resources to tech giants while small players falter.In 2026, AI won't be a panacea or apocalypse—it's a mirror reflecting our choices. To harness its upsides, we must prioritize ethical frameworks, reskilling programs, and inclusive policies. As GitLab's Craig Nielsen puts it, AI will evolve from experiment to "discipline."

frontier-enterprise.com The question isn't if AI will reshape us, but how we shape it back. Let's steer toward a future where progress lifts all, not just the few.

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