What to expect in AI in 2026
Mark Dredze, a John C. Malone Professor of Computer Science and the director of the Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute, discusses what’s next for AI and what policymakers should keep in mind over the next year.
In 2025, artificial intelligence found itself more integrated into everyday life, from self-driving cars to medical devices for improved disease diagnosis. As companies race to rapidly refine their models and investments in AI continue to climb, what comes next could have a major impact on the U.S. economy, national security, and innovation.
Here, Mark Dredze, the director of the Johns Hopkins Data Science and AI Institute, outlines what may lie ahead for the field in 2026 and what policymakers should keep in mind.