In the spirit of the season, we asked AI for predictions for the coming year. After a long conversation with ChatGPT about “snackable” content, regulatory changes, media influencers and, finally, the inherent unpredictability of the future, we signed off and wished it a Happy New Year.

The only sure way to predict the future is to create it after all. Here are a few events that stood out in our little world this past year, any or all of which could be telling for the future of broadcasting. Enjoy.