Project Flux Mike Clayton interviews James and Yoshi on what to expect in 2026
Summary
In this conversation, Project Flux representatives discuss the evolving landscape of AI in project management, highlighting key trends and challenges from 2025 and predictions for 2026. They explore the illusion of intelligence in AI, the responsibility of project professionals in governance, the impact of hallucinations on implementation, and the shift from pilot projects to full-scale adoption. The discussion also touches on the quality of AI-generated content, the role of data centers, and the emergence of vibe coding and robotics, ultimately questioning whether the future of project management will be evolutionary or revolutionary.
Takeaways
- AI has created an illusion of intelligence that doesn't hold in real-world applications.
- Project professionals must take responsibility for AI governance and implementation.
- The shift from pilot projects to full implementation of AI is crucial for success.
- AI psychosis refers to the uncritical belief in AI outputs, which can be harmful.
- Hallucinations in AI outputs pose significant challenges for industries relying on accurate data.
- The quality of AI-generated content varies greatly, leading to concerns about 'AI slop'.
- The project management profession is at a crossroads between evolution and revolution due to AI.
- Strategic work in project management will become clearer as AI tools evolve.
- Data centers are crucial for the future of AI, but sustainability must be considered.
- Vibe coding is an emerging trend that allows for more intuitive AI interactions.
- Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Flux and AI Trends
02:42 The Illusion of Intelligence in AI
05:41 The Responsibility of Project Professionals in AI Governance
08:31 Emerging Technologies: Agentic AI and AI Psychosis
11:20 Challenges in AI Implementation: Hallucinations and Data Quality
14:03 The Shift from Pilots to Full Implementation
16:56 AI Slop and the Quality of AI-Generated Content
19:44 The Future of Project Management: Evolution vs. Revolution
22:29 Strategic Work and Context Engineering in AI
25:17 The Role of Data Centers and Sustainability in AI
28:26 Vibe Coding and the Rise of Robotics
31:19 The Future of AI in Project Management
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