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CES 2026 Highlights AI Shift to Infrastructure and Robotics
CES 2026 showcased a move from gadgets to AI infrastructure, robotics, and practical automation, with fewer consumer reveals but more industrial applications. Key themes include AI in hardware and robots nearing deployment, intersecting with public utilities
. Sources note Nvidia's Cosmos AI model and AMD's Ryzen AI processors boosting multitasking and content creation
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Nvidia Unveils Cosmos AI and Vera Rubin Superchip at CES
Nvidia's CEO revealed Cosmos, an AI model simulating physics-based environments, and Alpamayo for autonomous vehicles. Production started on Vera Rubin superchip for AI computational needs with enhanced speed and storage
. These advancements target growing AI proliferation
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Canon Achieves World-First Inkjet Wafer Planarization
Canon announced a novel inkjet-based method for wafer planarization, creating dramatically smoother surfaces for semiconductors. This breakthrough, dated January 13, 2026, advances chip manufacturing precision
. It promises significant improvements in wafer quality
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2026 Predicted to Decide AI's Future with Rapid Takeoff
AI could reach levels autonomously handling week-long human projects, transforming business and security. Claude Opus 4.5 already solves complex tasks faster than experts
. Focus shifts to superintelligence and model welfare debates
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Global Tech Layoffs Exceed 244,000 in 2025, Continue into 2026
Tech sector cuts surpassed 244,000 jobs in 2025 due to AI automation and efficiency drives, with U.S. firms leading. Intel cut 34,000 roles; Amazon, HP, Salesforce followed for AI integration
. Layoffs expected to persist into 2026 amid economic pressures
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Chinese AI Leaders Acknowledge Widening U.S. Lead
Chinese AI executives warn the U.S. advantage in capabilities and compute is growing amid policy tensions. Challenges in self-sufficiency and hardware dependencies persist
. This highlights intensifying global AI competition
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AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Series and OpenAI Partnership
AMD's Ryzen AI 400 offers 1.3x faster multitasking and 1.7x content creation speed; Ryzen 7 9850X3D for gaming. Deal with OpenAI provides chips and option for 10% stake in AMD
. PCs available Q1 2026
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Boston Dynamics and LG Debut AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
Hyundai's Boston Dynamics showed Atlas humanoid for industrial use, partnering with Google DeepMind; rollout in plants by 2028. LG's CLOiD targets zero-labor homes with tasks like cooking and laundry
. AI drives this new robot generation
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MIT Technology Review's 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2026
List features hyperscale AI data centers powering models, plus climate, AI, and medical innovations. Now in 25th year, it spotlights transformative advancements
. Hyperscale centers revolutionize AI infrastructure
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Retail Leaders Ramp Up AI Amid Operational Challenges
Kyndryl report shows 48% upgraded IT, 33% increased AI spend, but technical debt hinders 25%. 89% expect AI to transform jobs in 12 months; omnichannel key in $30T market
. Physical stores remain vital
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Predictions: 2026 Brings Omni-Modal AI and Physical AI
Frontier models become omni-modal, processing video, audio natively for seamless outputs. Physical AI expands with self-driving cars in multiple cities and autonomous agents
. Vertical AI wrappers emerge as top business models
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Lenovo's End-to-End AI Vision at CES 2026
Lenovo presented comprehensive AI strategy contrasting incremental gadgets, focusing on real-time retail visibility and AI assistants. Services reduce downtime and empower teams with hybrid AI
. Aims for smarter technology ecosystem
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