The best artificial intelligence design of 2026

Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2026 recognized AI systems and platforms improving daily life. The top winner is Conway’s Arcade, created by Special Guest X for Google, which uses AI to generate remixes of classic games like Breakout and Space Invaders. Other finalists include Project Speedrun and RapidAI, while Adobe Firefly and Google Maps: Immersive Navi received honorable mentions. Additionally, discussions are emerging regarding the most underrated artificial intelligence stocks available for investors currently.