Top 6 6 Data-Driven AI Trends to Watch in 2026 🤖
Explore 6 AI trends for 2026 backed by data from McKinsey, Stanford, OpenAI, and Epoch AI, with actionable insights.

Jeff Su
330.9K views • Jan 6, 2026

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Most #AI predictions are speculation. This video covers six trends backed by data from McKinsey, Stanford, #OpenAI, and Epoch AI, with specific steps you can take for each one.
You'll learn why the "best model" debate no longer matters, how AI workflows are outperforming autonomous agents in real enterprise settings, and why your file management system now directly impacts how useful AI can be for your work. Each trend includes concrete examples and a clear action item.
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00:00 Top 6 AI Trends That Will Define 2026
00:24 Trend 1: Models Won’t Matter Much Anymore
02:55 Trend 2: Year of AI Workflows, NOT AI Agents
05:33 Trend 3: The End of the Technical Divide
07:13 Trend 4: The Rise of Context Engineering
09:12 Trend 5: Advertising Comes to Chatbots
10:46 Trend 6: From Chatbots to Robots
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#2026
You'll learn why the "best model" debate no longer matters, how AI workflows are outperforming autonomous agents in real enterprise settings, and why your file management system now directly impacts how useful AI can be for your work. Each trend includes concrete examples and a clear action item.
*TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 Top 6 AI Trends That Will Define 2026
00:24 Trend 1: Models Won’t Matter Much Anymore
02:55 Trend 2: Year of AI Workflows, NOT AI Agents
05:33 Trend 3: The End of the Technical Divide
07:13 Trend 4: The Rise of Context Engineering
09:12 Trend 5: Advertising Comes to Chatbots
10:46 Trend 6: From Chatbots to Robots
*RESOURCES MENTIONED*
Sources mentioned: https://www.jeffsu.org/6-ai-trends-that-actually-matter-for-your-work-in-2026?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=196
AI Course Waitlist: https://academy.jeffsu.org/ai-systems-academy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=196
Free AI Toolkit: https://academy.jeffsu.org/ai-toolkit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=196
Essential Power Prompts: https://www.notion.com/templates/essential-power-prompts-jeff-su
*BUILD A POWERFUL WORKFLOW*
📈 The Workspace Academy - https://academy.jeffsu.org/workspace-academy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=XXX
✍️ My Notion Command Center - https://www.pressplay.cc/link/s/DE1C4C50
*BE MY FRIEND:*
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*MY FAVORITE GEAR*
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🎒 Everyday Carry - https://www.jeffsu.org/my-edc/
#2026
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