Fwd: Predictions on AI’s role in war, love, and power in 2026 from Mozilla Fellows
FYI Call for Mozilla fellows closes tomorrow Jan 30th. Canada not participating but US citizens can. Details https://www.mozillafoundation.org/en/what-we-do/grantmaking/fellowship/ Link for Nominations https://mozillafoundation.tfaforms.net/184 Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mozilla Foundation <hello@eml.mozillafoundation.org> Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:34 Subject: Predictions on AI’s role in war, love, and power in 2026 from Mozilla Fellows To: Glenn McKNight <mcknight.glenn@gmail.com> The future of technology is not inevitable. Hear from our experts what's at stake. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [image: Mozilla Foundation] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-r/> [image: Mozilla Foundation] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-y/> Donate <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-j/> Hello Glenn, AI is evolving fast—reshaping how we work, learn, create, and connect in real time. To understand what’s coming next, we turned to the people building, researching, and reimagining AI every day: *Mozilla Fellows.* These leading tech thinkers share grounded, human first predictions for the year ahead—offering a clear view of what’s at stake and what trustworthy AI must look like in the years to come. *Watch their 2026 predictions now <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-t/>*. *Explore all 2026 Fellows’ predictions →* <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-i/> *Here’s a glimpse of what our Fellows see on the horizon:* [image: Sarra Hannachi] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-d/> *Sarra Hannachi, *Tunisia *War: What is AI good for?* From battlefield decisions to mass surveillance, AI is reshaping conflict faster than the world can respond. Sarra explains why 2026 is a critical moment to demand accountability—and protect people before profit or power. *Watch: AI, conflict and accountability → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-h/>* [image: Priya Goswami] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-k/> *Priya Goswami, * Hong Kong *AI loves you* Priya explores the rise of AI companions and how they’re reshaping intimacy, grief, and identity—raising urgent questions about care, consent, and ethical guardrails. *Read: Intimacy and identity → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-u/>* [image: Khaled Koubaa] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-o/> *Khaled Koubaa, *United States *Is this thing on?* Khalid highlights the growing gap between fast-moving AI and slow-moving governance. His call: rebuild digital literacy and global cooperation so people can engage AI systems with confidence. *Watch: Governance and digital literacy →* <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-b/> [image: Eduard Martin-Borregon] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-n/> *Eduard Martin-Borregon,* Mexico *Our house, our rules* Eduard looks at how communities are reclaiming power by building independent digital infrastructure—and reducing reliance on dominant tech platforms. *Watch: Digital community sovereignty → <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-p/>* [image: Instagram] <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-x/> *Follow Mozilla Foundation on Instagram to find behind-the-scenes updates, explainers, and people across this community working toward a better tech future.* *Follow @MozillaFoundation → * <https://links.mozilla.org/t/y-l-awluz-dikutubhj-m/> These predictions point to a simple truth: the best version of our tech future starts with people. When we support those advancing digital rights and building trustworthy AI, we help keep people at the center of what comes next. *As we enter 2026, our Fellows make one thing clear: AI’s future isn’t predetermined.* It’s in motion—and together, we can help lift it toward something better. Grateful to be a part of this alongside you, *Lindsey Dodson* Director, Global Grants Mozilla Foundation *P.S.* The Mozilla Fellows you just heard from are part of a global community shaping a better tech future—and you could be part of it too. If you’re building technology in service of people and communities (or know someone who is), *nominations for the 2026 Mozilla Fellows close January 30, 2026. 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