On December 13, during the '2026 China Academy of Information and Communications Technology Deep Insights Report Conference', experts and scholars highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) is transitioning from a mere 'smart tool' to an 'intelligent partner' with the capability to autonomously plan tasks. This shift signifies a significant leap in productivity, marking the dawn of a new era. At the conference, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology unveiled the top ten trends for deep insights in 2026. These trends encompass a wide range of topics, including the transformation of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry models, the evolution of AI's value proposition, advancements in model capabilities, the reinforcement of computing power infrastructure, the enhancement of network capabilities, the integration of air-space-ground connectivity, the evolution of intelligent security systems, the acceleration of digital transformation, the optimization of costs and efficiency through the convergence of the physical and digital economies, and the safeguarding of development through digital governance (the term "escort" is retained here for its specific meaning of 'safeguarding' or 'escorting' in this context). These trends not only delineate the technological trajectory of AI but also present a fresh perspective on how the intelligent economy is revolutionizing productivity and production relations.