Over the last quarter, a fresh concept has surfaced to define the AI infrastructure—the harness. Our ecosystem now distinguishes between the underlying models (LLMs), the autonomous agents representing our functional capabilities, and the harness that provides essential management for both. Luckily, this term aligns well with our “let’s fly the elephant” theme, which we are launching in the second half of 2026. With great pleasure, I invite you to read more about the flying elephant and our proposed harness for it.
2026 Mission: Human Agency — I spent 45 minutes with the Head of MI6, and her arguments are formidable
Last week, I discovered a text that seemed written specifically for this mission. It wasn’t a tech roadmap or a market analysis—it was the first major address by Blaise Metreweli, the Head of MI6. I spent 45 minutes immersed in her arguments, and I can tell you: they are formidable. She speaks of a world being remade by technology, but anchored by something much more powerful: Human Agency. In a landscape of shifting global powers and algorithmic noise, her vision for 2026 provides the exact clarity we need as we build for the future.
From Doers to Architects: My six recommended generic skills for the AI age
The AI revolution has settled the debate: Repetitive, scalable work is quickly becoming the domain of machines. This shift forces a profound strategic question for every individual and organization: What is the defining human role when automation takes the lead?


