In Episode 173 of the AIAW Podcast, we close out Season 11 with a festive and future-focused Christmas & Year-End Special—and you're invited. Together with surprise guests Patrick Couch, Jesper Fredriksson, and Fredrik Olsson, we look back at the AI rollercoaster that was 2025: from breakthroughs in model development and enterprise AI maturity to the biggest twists in tech and regulation. We also look ahead to 2026, sharing bold predictions, strategic challenges, and the trends that could define the next wave of AI transformation. Equal parts serious and celebratory, this episode is the perfect way to reflect, recharge, and reset for what’s next. Grab something festive and tune in to the grand finale of Season 11. 

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