Marketplace Tech How convergence will define the tech sector in 2026
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Jan 6, 2026 
In this discussion, futurist and tech strategist Amy Webb shares her insights on the convergence of technologies like AI, robotics, and biology shaping our future by 2026. She forecasts a shift from traditional search to AI-driven answers, impacting web behavior and economic drivers. Webb highlights potential challenges, including digital advertising disruptions and the need for skepticism regarding AI-generated information. Additionally, she explores exciting advancements in robotics and generative biology, hinting at transformative breakthroughs on the horizon.
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Technologies Will Converge And Accelerate Change
- Technologies will stop evolving independently and begin evolving each other, accelerating change.
- These convergences will rewrite value chains, speed development, and create new risks and opportunities.
Chatbots Replaced A Browser For An Older User
- Amy Webb described her father-in-law who stopped using a browser after installing ChatGPT on his phone.
- He now asks the app questions directly because it is faster and easier than browsing.
The Post-Search Internet Threatens Current Web Economics
- A post-search internet could upend the economic structure built on browsing and advertising.
- Digital advertising, SEO, and content revenue models face existential risk if gateways change.