Hey tech fam! The genie is out of the bottle, and it’s named AI. CMG just dropped its hot list of the top 10 trends set to reshape 2026 – here’s the lowdown 👇
1. Global AI Governance 🌐
AI for everyone is on the world stage. After November 2025’s 32nd APEC Leaders’ Meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a World AI Cooperation Organization for shared benefits.
2. Supercharged Computing Power ⚡️
Chips are evolving at lightning speed. Massive GPU clusters are the new norm, and projects like 'Eastern Data Western Computing' are boosting access to mega computing resources.
3. Mainstream AI Applications 🤖
Get ready for intelligent agents tackling real issues. Earlier this month, the Chinese government unveiled a plan to launch 1,000 high-level industrial AI agents by 2027, pushing AI into every industry.
4. Multi-Modal Interaction 🔄
AI isn't just text anymore. Models now juggle text, images, audio, video and 3D data, making interactions way more immersive and intuitive.
5. Native AI Devices 📱
AI-powered smartphones, PCs and XR gadgets are going native in 2026. Think devices designed from the ground up to run AI, redefining everything from e-learning to fitness apps.
6. Robots with Real-World Smarts 🤝
Physical AI meets embodied intelligence: robots learning on the job. 2026 will see smart bots in factories, warehouses, service halls and even elderly care.
7. AI for Science 🔬
From drug discovery to materials science, AI is generating hypotheses and designing experiments. 'AI for Science' is speeding up breakthroughs from zero to one.
8. Brain-Inspired Tech 🧠
Brain science is shaping AI algorithms, paving the way for spiking neural networks and neuromorphic computing. Expect smarter autonomous driving and healthcare tools.
9. Green AI 🌱
Big AI means big energy use. The focus is on efficient models and clean-energy data centers to keep carbon footprints in check as compute power soars.
10. AI Safety & Ethics 🔒
China rolled out its AI Safety Governance Framework 2.0 last September, pushing for a secure, trustworthy and controllable AI ecosystem worldwide.
2026 is gearing up to be the year AI goes next-level. Stay curious and be ready to ride the wave! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
