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How AI advanced in 2025 and what's next for 2026

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM CST

Artificial intelligence moved into the mainstream in 2025.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Karen Hao, author of the book “Empire of AI,” about advances in AI this year and what to expect in 2026.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Here & Now Newsroom