: AI "world models" allow users to build complex digital environments and interact with realistic, AI-powered NPCs.
: There is a growing trend of physical, branded worlds—such as theme parks or interactive museum exhibits—where audiences can physically enter fictional universes. 2. Emerging Trends for 2026 : AI "world models" allow users to build
Today, the line has blurred beyond recognition. A 10-hour deep-dive video essay about a 1990s video game is entertainment content. A politician’s dance video on Instagram Reels is popular media. An AI-generated podcast summarizing the news is both. The modern definition hinges on three pillars: : AI "world models" allow users to build