"Michael J. Wolf has spent years predicting where the tech and media industries are headed. In his latest annual slide deck, he examines two industries at the bleeding edge of tech: AI search and spatial computing. The media veteran served as president and COO of MTV Networks in the 2000s and later served on the board at Yahoo. He's led Activate Consulting, an agency he founded that specializes in internet businesses, for the last 15 years."
"In Wolf's 2026 Technology and Media Outlook Report, which he will present at WSJ's Tech Live conference on Wednesday, the CEO outlines the rise of AI-powered search and spatial technology, including smart glasses, and how the segments can mature. His predictions touch on major players in AI, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as companies with substantial investments in spatial hardware, including Apple and Meta."
AI platforms experienced a 1.5x increase in monthly users between 2024 and 2025. 128 million people use generative AI monthly. Explaining concepts is the leading generative AI use case. 26% of adults use both AI and traditional search platforms. An estimated 38 million more Americans will prioritize AI for search by 2029. AI adds a new step to search habits: processing and planning. Major AI companies include OpenAI and Anthropic. Substantial spatial hardware investments come from Apple and Meta. AI-powered search and spatial computing are positioned to mature, enabling next-generation smart glasses and VR.
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