In 2026, entertainment and popular media are defined by a shift from passive consumption to interactive, high-participation experiences. Technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive spatial computing has moved from experimental to foundational, re-engineering how content is produced, distributed, and monetized. Key Technological Drivers
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