AI is no longer experimental: See what’s driving change in 2026

AI is no longer on the horizon: It’s here, embedded across industries and reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and manage risk. In this four-part video series, Reed Smith’s Emerging Technologies attorneys share their perspectives on where the market stands today and where it’s headed next.

From rapid advancements in content creation and enterprise adoption to accelerating global regulation and the complex realities of integrating AI into business operations, these conversations cut through the noise to focus on what matters most.

Our attorneys highlight the trends shaping client decisions right now: more autonomous “agentic” AI systems, the rise of regulatory scrutiny worldwide, evolving questions around data rights and IP, and the governance frameworks organizations need to deploy AI responsibly. As adoption accelerates, the window for reactive decision-making is closing.

These insights offer a clear view of what to prioritize now and what’s coming next.

Explore each video below to see how these developments may impact your business.