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AI and the Future of Work: 5 Predictions for 2026

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Feed Name: TechRepublic Security

Date Published: 2026-01-08

Date Updated: 2026-04-23

Author: Drew Robb

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This piece forecasts AI’s 2026 trajectory: hype giving way to practical governance and literacy, tighter CFO scrutiny delaying a portion of AI spend into 2027, expansion of AI from IT into OT with heightened cybersecurity concerns and skills gaps, a rise in AI-augmented cyberattacks and adaptive malware that challenges traditional defenses, and rapid innovation in data center power and liquid-cooling to meet escalating AI compute demands.

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