The first wave of Generative AI was about individual productivity—generating images, drafting emails, summarizing text. The next wave, leading into 2026, is about systemic integration. Looking at this roadmap of 12 essential skills, the trend is undeniable. We are graduating from standalone tools to interconnected ecosystems. The most critical emerging skills on this list aren't just about generating content; they are about governance and communication between systems: Model Context Protocol...
