AI is moving fast but what actually matters in 2026?

In this finale episode of the 12 Days of AI Christmas series, Anthony Sapountzis (Aerion Technologies) and Gareth Rydon (Friyay) reflect on the biggest AI shifts of the past year and share what Australian businesses should really be paying attention to next.

They discuss the rise of Google and Gemini, how AI advertising will be woven into content, why sovereign AI is becoming a serious priority, and why most businesses don’t need dozens of AI tools to get value.

The conversation also explores why human creativity and real expertise will become more valuable as AI-generated content floods the internet, and how the global AI race between Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others is shaping the future.

A grounded, no-hype look at what 2026 holds for AI, business, and work.

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