AI Today (Aired 12-17-25) Top Technology Trends for 2026: The 15 Innovations Shaping AI, Security, Business & Everyday Life

In this highly anticipated episode of AI Today, host Dr. Allen Badeau presents his annual technology forecast for the year ahead, counting down the top 15 technology trends that will define 2026. Designed for small businesses, professionals, and everyday users, this episode explores how emerging technologies are converging faster than ever and why the future is closer than most people realize.

Dr. Badeau reflects on the accuracy of previous predictions and explains why 2026 marks a pivotal shift driven by convergence, maturity, and acceleration across multiple platforms. From artificial intelligence and quantum computing to cybersecurity, confidential computing, and nanotechnology, the episode highlights how once-separate technologies are now working together to reshape industries and daily life.