Preface
2025 was a year of accelerated development for the AI industry, with continuous breakthroughs in large model technology and expanding application scenarios. Standing at the starting point of 2026, we make the following ten predictions for the future development of the AI industry.
Trend 1: Multimodal Large Models Become Standard
Trend 2: AI Agents Enter Explosive Growth Period
Trend 3: Deepening Application of Industry Large Models
Trend 4: Cloudification of AI Infrastructure
Trend 5: Rapid Development of Edge AI
Trend 6: AI Security and Governance Gain Attention
Trend 7: Accelerated AIGC Commercialization
Trend 8: Increasing Enterprise AI Penetration
Trend 9: Intensified AI Talent Competition
Trend 10: AI Ethics and Sustainable Development
Enterprise Response Recommendations
1. Establish AI strategy and clarify development path
2. Invest in AI capability building and solidify foundation
3. Focus on scenario implementation and create actual value
4. Value data assets and build data barriers
5. Cultivate AI talent and build talent echelons
Conclusion
2026 will be a critical year for the AI industry to shift from technology-driven to value-driven. Enterprises need to plan ahead, seize opportunities, and gain competitive advantages in the AI era.