"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-powered search will be supported by a complex web of licensing deals and third-party integrations, with geographic (GEO) firms emerging to supply location-specific data and services. Licensing arrangements and partner ecosystems will shape how search models access and monetize proprietary content. Spatial computing will advance through AI-driven capabilities that enable a next generation of smart glasses and virtual-reality experiences. Continued investment in spatial hardware by major platform companies will accelerate ecosystem development. Core AI companies and safety-focused competitors will influence model capabilities and deployment. Maturation of both industries depends on clear commercialization paths and interoperable partnerships.
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