Overview
- In a Fortune interview on Nov. 25, Vogels released his 2026 forecast, emphasizing AI-driven personalized tutoring that makes one-on-one support more widely accessible.
- He predicts a “renaissance developer” era in which polymath engineers pair generative AI with human judgment and domain expertise.
- He urges immediate adoption of quantum-safe protections as adversaries harvest encrypted data now for potential decryption once quantum systems advance.
- He says defense contractors are operating more like startups, accelerating the shift of battlefield innovations into civilian applications.
- He anticipates companion robots helping address loneliness, especially for seniors and people with cognitive or other health challenges.