A new year is a good moment to ask not only what we want to build — but what we want to preserve.
AI is accelerating fast. The real question for 2026 is not what AI can replace, but what we deliberately choose not to replace.
As systems become more capable, values like critical thinking, truth-seeking, autonomy, and accountability must not become relics of a “pre-AI era.”
In 2026, progress won’t be defined by speed alone — but by the decisions we insist on keeping human.
Which values are non-negotiable for you?
