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2025 In Review, 2026 Predictions — With Reed Albergotti
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Alex Kantrowitz interviews Reed Albergotti, technology editor at Semafor, for the Big Technology Podcast. They review 2025 and predict 2026 in AI and tech. Discussions cover Meta's superintelligence, Google's Gemini, OpenAI's models, AI companions, Tesla's self-driving, Nvidia, Microsoft Copilot, media, Anthropic's IPO, and quantum computing.
This podcast episode looks back at the year in AI and tech, then makes predictions for next year. It covers big companies like Meta, Google, and OpenAI, and new AI tools that act like companions. Anyone interested in how AI is changing technology and our lives will find it relevant.
This episode offers a forward-looking perspective on the AI landscape, making it valuable for anyone tracking the strategies of major tech players. It connects directly to current developments at OpenAI, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and Microsoft Copilot as they navigate model races, new product pushes, and evolving market dynamics. The discussion on AI companions and Tesla's self-driving also highlights emerging consumer and enterprise applications of AI.
- HostAlex Kantrowitz
- GuestReed Albergottitechnology editor, Semafor
- Guest: Reed Albergotti, technology editor at Semafor
- Show: Big Technology Podcast
- Length: 43 minutes
- Topics Covered: Meta's superintelligence gamble, Google's Gemini push, OpenAI's model race, AI companions, Tesla's self-driving, Nvidia, Microsoft Copilot, media shake-ups, Ant
Reed Albergotti is the technology editor at Semafor. Albergotti joins Big Technology Podcast to break down which companies are best positioned in the coming year. We cover Meta’s superintelligence gamble, Google’s Gemini push, OpenAI’s model race, and the rise of AI companions. We also discuss Tesla’s self-driving moment of truth, Nvidia’s upside and risks, Microsoft’s Copilot dilemma, big media and streaming shake-ups, Anthropic’s IPO prospects, SPACs and private equity, quantum, and the strange new love stories people are forming with their bots. Hit play for a fast, prediction-packed tour through the year in tech—and a sharp, entertaining look at where the AI economy and Big Tech are headed next.
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