Industry voices, including tech event organizers, frame AI as an enduring part of daily life and business, not a transient craze.

New AI-enabled consumer devices and wearables, including AI jewelry, a smart ring, and a voice-activated wristband, illustrate efforts to monetize AI in everyday products while raising privacy considerations.

At CES, demonstrations center on practical AI and robotics for real-world use, with humanoid robots like Atlas-style models and new AI chips and systems aimed at powering industrial tasks in factories, homes, and devices.

While some CES showcases feel ambitious or expensive, the event is treated as a barometer of where major tech players are placing bets on AI and automation.

Las Vegas hosts a strong floor presence for robotics and AI, signaling ongoing industry enthusiasm and investment rather than a market bubble.

Analysts from S&P Global and Goldman Sachs highlight continued data-center and AI hardware investments, reinforcing concerns about potential bubbles due to supply-demand dynamics.

Investment in AI infrastructure remains massive, with data-center spending exceeding $61 billion in 2025 and expectations of more than $500 billion in AI-related capex in 2026, fueling debates about demand versus capacity.

Chipmakers like Intel, Qualcomm, and Samsung push a near-term, consumer-focused AI agenda with an emphasis on local processing to reduce cloud dependence and balance feasibility with innovation.

Industry leaders, including Panos Panay of Amazon, argue AI is not a passing fad and that the sector is in the early stages of a long-term transformation, signaling cautious optimism.

CES executives and analysts largely reject the idea of an AI bubble, stressing ongoing value creation and substantial investments as AI remains in an early-but-enduring phase.

Nvidia announced the next version of its AI-enabled data-center platform will roll out in the second half of 2026, underscoring continued infrastructure expansion for AI workloads.