Forecast archive

Signals worth revisiting.

Browse past predictions, current signals, and the questions shaping future editions of The AI Forecast.

Edition index

All editionsPast predictionsFuture editions

Current edition

September 2026

Issue 01

The infrastructure decade

Three forecasts on everyday AI collaboration, multi-step agents, and the trust layer emerging around synthetic media.

2026–20303 predictions
Open edition

Past prediction

June 2026

Field Note 03

Interfaces begin to disappear

A short forecast on AI moving from dedicated chat windows into the tools, documents, and workflows people already use.

2026–20281 prediction

Past prediction

March 2026

Field Note 02

Small models move closer

Why more AI work will happen on personal devices, improving speed and privacy for focused everyday tasks.

2026–20291 prediction

Future edition

December 2026

Issue 02

The new shape of expertise

An upcoming edition about how AI changes learning, professional judgment, and the value of knowing what to ask.

2027–2031Coming soon

Future edition

March 2027

Issue 03

When software starts negotiating

A future investigation into agents coordinating schedules, purchases, and services on behalf of people and organizations.

2027–2032Coming soon

Forecasts are hypotheses, not promises.

Each edition separates visible signals from informed interpretation, then returns to earlier predictions as evidence changes.

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