# 6 Predictions for AI in 2026

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Published: 2026-01-11T06:45:00+00:00
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72% of companies use AI – but only 23% make it out of the pilot phase. To be on the winning side in 2026, here are our six predictions: Governance becomes a C-level priority – No more siloed solutions and five parallel travel expense agents Sovereignty becomes an architecture question – Where do you need data control, where is the US cloud enough? Shadow AI forces you to lead – Your people are already using AI. Are you leading – or just watching? AI becomes invisible – From chatbot to infrastructure working in the background The job market transforms positively – More jobs, higher salaries, but reskilling is the bottleneck Humanity becomes a superpower – Empathy as competitive advantage New host alert: Starting this episode, Tobi – our new AI podcast host – takes over. 🔗 More about Leaders of AI: leadersofai.com 📩 Newsletter: Click here

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