It Could Happen Here Inside Our AI Future: Report from CES
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Jan 8, 2026 Dive into the frenzy of CES as hosts navigate the mix of revolutionary gadgets and bizarre inventions. They're particularly struck by the rise of smart glasses and their applications in sports. Discussions on panels reveal a bold vision for AI, focusing on augmentation in the workforce, while contrasting the hype surrounding AI in advertising with its mixed results. Tensions brew over AI-generated content quality, prompting debates about creativity and ethics. Tune in for insights on the balance between innovation and its implications for society.
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CES: Trend Signal And Gadget Theater
- CES mixes real product demos with a flood of irrelevant gadget ideas that have no market fit.
- That split shows the show is both a trend signal and a creativity theater of mediocre concepts.
Smart Glasses Are CES's Wearable Hotspot
- Smart glasses dominated Showstoppers and are the most active consumer hardware category at CES.
- Many models are functionally identical, evolving mostly in size and small feature changes.
AI As Augmentation, Not (Just) Replacement
- Panels framed AI as augmentation, not replacement, stressing adoption as a skill to keep jobs.
- Speakers warned workers risk job loss if they fail to incorporate AI into workflows.
