Intelligent Machines (Audio) IM 852: Gluten-free Slop - AI at CES 2026
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Jan 8, 2026 Jason Hiner, Editor-in-chief of The Deep View and an AI newsletter writer, shares insights from CES 2026. He highlights how AI is becoming central in both consumer and enterprise products, sparking debates on practicality versus hype. The discussion includes NVIDIA's game-changing tech, the necessity of ethical AI in healthcare with ChatGPT Health, and a focus on emerging AI wearables. Hiner also addresses skepticism from figures like DeSantis and the implications of robotics on safety and privacy, making for a captivating commentary on the future of AI.
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NVIDIA Shifted The AI Cost Curve
- NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform dramatically cuts training costs and GPU needs, shifting AI economics.
- That leap accelerates enterprise AI adoption and expands world-model use for robotics and industry.
NVIDIA Is Becoming An AI Infrastructure Layer
- NVIDIA is positioning beyond chips into infrastructure, digital twins and AI factories with partners like Siemens.
- That ecosystem play ties hardware, simulation and enterprise deployment together for scale.
Emotional Robots Raised Red Flags
- Jason observed many consumer robots at CES aimed at kids and emotional support, raising privacy and safety questions.
- Deep View readers responded: 50% would not give an AI robot to a child.
