AI has moved past being a "cool trick" and is now the operating layer of the industry. While 2024 was about chatting with AI, 2026 is about AI .
The 2026 Media Revolution: From Passive Watching to Active Inhabiting AI has moved past being a "cool trick"
Here’s a look at the three major shifts redefining how we consume—and live inside—media today. 1. The Rise of "Agentic" Media AI has moved past being a "cool trick"