Leveraging AI 253 | The AI milestones in 2025 and what it means for businesses, and the world in 2026
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Dec 27, 2025 Explore the transformative impact of reasoning models and AI agents that are set to revolutionize business in 2026. Discover China's AI advancements and their geopolitical implications. Learn how agent-to-agent protocols enhance customer service and collaboration, while robotics advances promise to introduce humanoid workers into various sectors. Delve into the personalization trend and the need for companies to rethink strategies amidst evolving workforces. Legal debates and environmental concerns emerge as nations grapple with the rapid AI integration.
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Reasoning Models Went Mainstream
- Reasoning models moved from niche to mainstream during 2025 after GPT‑5 integrated them into default workflows.
- This shift will shape nearly every AI strategy in 2026 by enabling deeper, more reliable problem solving.
China Became A Major AI Player
- China emerged as a major AI software competitor in 2025 with capable, often cheaper models.
- This development intensifies the US–China AI race and changes global dynamics for AI infrastructure and pricing.
Connectors Sparked Agent Adoption
- 2025 transformed agents from concept to usable systems with enterprise pilots and new standards.
- MCP connectors vastly simplified linking agents to corporate tools, accelerating agent adoption across stacks.