How to be an AI Influencer in 2026 in 5 difficult steps

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Step 1: Discover a new AI tool.

Spend 4.25 minutes trying it.

Post on LinkedIn:You don’t need a data analyst anymore. This AI tool does it all. 

Step 2: Wake up at night and check if any new model has been launched

Post: “This new AI model will change everything.”

Step 3: Make a prediction that an important task will be dead.

In 3 years, companies won’t hire developers. They will hire AI agents. 

Or something like:

Most people aren’t ready for this….

Step 4: Create an AI diagram.

Put “AI Agent” in the middle.

Draw 17 arrows around it.

Add LLM, RAG, Memory, MCP, Tools, Multi-Agent Orchestration…

Make sure nobody understands anything.

Step 5: Use the word “agentic” as much as possible.

Agentic workflows.

Agentic memory.

Agentic coffee.

Bonus Step: 

Reply to comments with

“Agree, AI is moving incredibly fast.”

“MCP is the future.”

“Those who ignore this will be left behind.”

“Yes, this is exactly where the AI industry is heading. ”

Did I miss any step? Would you like to add more?

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