“AI in 2026 will mark a turning point from ‘using’ to ‘leaving it to others.’ Its greatest feature will be the spread of AI agents that make decisions and complete tasks on their own. Technologies that can take over computer operations and multi-step tasks will be put into practical use, and it is predicted that 40% of companies will introduce AI agents to carry out specific tasks.” The above is a column I had AI write. When I asked it to “write about AI trends in 2026,” it wrote it in a matter of seconds. It’s helpful when you’re busy and don’t have the time, but if you leave newspaper editing to AI, it’s likely to end up like a formulaic textbook. (Kei)

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