Artificial intelligence has taken off at such a fast pace, moving from a fringe technology to a major driver behind the transformation of industries, economies and everyday life.
But by extension, the more AI is capable of doing, the more risks come with it, from job displacement to opaque decision-making to poor safety practices by the companies building these systems. In 2026, experts expect that the world will have to reckon not only with the promise but the dangers of AI, with real consequences and across sectors.
