AI Moment Longer 2 - 2026 AI Predictions

2026 Predictions: The Big Hack, Agentic Shopping, and Multiplayer AIAs we close out 2025, Jonathan and I decided it was time to get the crystal ball out and predict where the world of AI and business is heading in 2026. While 2025 was about experimentation, 2026 is going to be the year of ROI, integration, and some serious security challenges.Key Takeaways:The Big AI Hack is Coming: My first prediction is a sombre one. We have already seen the Claude MCP hack, but I believe we will see a major, targeted attack on the big LLMs or agentic systems in 2026 . Hackers follow the money, and with agents now able to take action on our behalf, the "black hat" incentive is huge .The End of "Blue Links": Jonathan predicts a massive shift in e-commerce. We are moving away from searching Google for a list of links to asking an AI to "find the best lawnmower" and having it present a single buy button . This means brands must offer pricing consistency; if your prices jump around, AI agents simply won't recommend you .Multiplayer AI: I believe the days of "single player" AI are numbered. 2026 will be the era of "Multiplayer AI," where teams collaborate with LLMs inside shared workflows rather than isolated chat windows . This will finally drive better cross-functional connection .Democracy’s Acid Test: We also discussed the upcoming US midterms . With the cost of creating deepfakes and AI content dropping to near zero, we expect a flood of disinformation that will test the limits of voter trust .Take Action: Audit Your Security: If you are using AI to write emails or manage tasks, double-check every hyperlink . Security against AI-assisted hacking must be a priority for 2026 .Prepare for Agents: If you work in e-commerce, start thinking about how your product data appears to a machine, not just a human .Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your own predictions. Drop us a line at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to our supporting newsletter at aimoment.co.uk for deeper analysis .We will see you next time!