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In this episode of Analytics Today, Dr. Jeremy Roberts and Sameer Khan discuss the future of AI and data trends for 2026. They explore topics such as agentic AI, multimodal AI, AI infrastructure, autonomous data ecosystems, sovereign AI, AI-augmented workforce, preemptive cybersecurity, ethical AI, edge computing, and generative AI. The hosts emphasize the opportunities and risks associated with these advancements, including productivity unlocks, trust and governance challenges, and the balance between personalization and authenticity.

Takeaways

• Agentic AI acts as a personal assistant, automating tasks.
• Multimodal AI integrates various data types for comprehensive analysis.
• AI infrastructure is crucial for scaling and innovation.
• Autonomous data ecosystems self-monitor and repair.
• Sovereign AI addresses geopolitical data regulations.
• AI-augmented workforce enhances productivity and collaboration.
• Preemptive cybersecurity uses AI to predict and neutralize threats.
• Ethical AI focuses on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
• Edge computing brings AI capabilities to local devices.
• Generative AI balances personalization with authenticity.

Chapters

• 00:00:01 Introduction and Podcast Revival
• 00:02:35 Agentic AI and Autonomous Agents
• 00:12:10 Multimodal and Domain-Specific AI
• 00:17:59 AI Infrastructure and Supercomputing Platforms
• 00:22:30 Autonomous Data Ecosystems
• 00:26:51 Sovereign AI and Data Trust
• 00:30:47 AI-Augmented Workforce
• 00:35:37 Preemptive Cybersecurity
• 00:38:14 Ethical AI and Digital Trust
• 00:41:43 Edge Computing and Physical AI
• 00:44:09 Generative AI at Scale

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