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"At nearly 70 years old, artificial intelligence is just coming into its prime. AI was the most transformative force in technology in 2025, and is also the buzzword on the lips of many futurists, analysts, and investors for the coming year. Fittingly, 2026 will also mark 70 years since the seminal Dartmouth Summer Research Project on AI — the 1956 gathering of scientists that is widely considered to be the event during which AI research as a field was born. Generative AI in particular has moved the sector forward. Even just in the three years since OpenAI released ChatGPT, it has transformed the world of business. But given how quickly AI is moving, it can be difficult to determine what that might mean for the future. Inc. spoke to three futurists with their fingers on the pulse of technology to find out more about what we can expect 2026 to bring."

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"Skywatchers have plenty to look forward to in 2026, with a lineup of dazzling naked-eye events in the night sky throughout the year. From total solar and lunar eclipses and brilliant planetary conjunctions to iconic meteor showers peaking under moonless night skies and a festive supermoon, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Although all of these events will be visible to the naked eye, a nice pair of binoculars and a good beginner telescope can significantly enhance your experience. Here are 15 must-see skywatching events to mark on your calendar for 2026."

"Ready to inject some natural influences into your art in 2026? While Pantone's color of the year 2026 has been dubbed the hue of existential dread, an art trend prediction from Pinterest offers a much lusher prospect. The social media platform has identified an emerging aesthetic for 2026 that seeks to capture Gen Z's desire to reconnect with nature. But what is wilderkind exactly? And how can artists create it?"

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"Last year, travelers sought out alternative trends, like 'forest bathing' and 'noctotourism', and explored places off the beaten path. Very little will change in 2026, experts say. Early this month, Airbnb released its travel predictions for 2026. 'Travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences,' the company said. '[There is] a desire for people to get out, get away from their phones, unplug, immerse in culture and really connect with people on a local, personal level … A lot of these we have seen in the past, but I think we're seeing the trends rooted in authentic and immersive experience-based travel. It speaks to people's desire to get back out into the real world and make those real-world connections.'"

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