Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast The Big Ideas Shaping CES 2026 And What They Mean For The Future Of Technology
Jan 7, 2026
In this engaging discussion, Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and key figure behind CES, reveals insights on the future of technology. He explains how AI is transitioning from mere experimentation to practical application, impacting various sectors. Key themes for CES 2026 include robotics, healthcare tech, and mobility. Shapiro also warns about the effects of regulation on innovation, discusses the complexities of tariffs and export controls, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among democracies to foster technological advancement.
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AI Has Moved Into Practical Productivity
- AI is now moving from experimentation into practical productivity across personal and business life.
- Gary Shapiro highlights AI saving hours of work and speeding everyday decisions for leaders and consumers.
CES Reflects Diverse Tech Shifts
- CES 2026 highlights include AI demos, mobility ecosystems, healthcare tech, robotics and expanded enterprise tech.
- Gary Shapiro notes the show focuses on CXOs, government officials and international participants seeking the future.
Electric Scooter To Work
- Gary Shapiro recounts taking an electric scooter to work as an everyday example of mobility change.
- He emphasizes CES showcases many transport forms beyond cars, including sidewalk and aerial vehicles.
