AI: 10 Things That Matter Right Now

Ten significant developments in AI are on the horizon. MIT Technology Review will debut its new annual list, '10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now,' on April 21, 2026. The list is slated for its initial reveal at the EmTech AI conference on the MIT campus, with a simultaneous online publication.

This new, AI-focused list stems from the challenge of accommodating all AI candidate technologies within the existing '10 Breakthrough Technologies' selection process.

The '10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now' list will cover not just AI technologies themselves, but also key AI concepts, themes, research trajectories, and cutting-edge advancements alongside other AI trends and developments.