CES 2026 reveals a decisive shift as AI moves beyond standalone tools and becomes an always-on layer embedded into devices, environments and everyday experiences.

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of American adults are confident that AI-focused companies will deliver strong long-term returns, according to The Motley Fool's 2026 AI Investor Outlook Report. Among those who are already investing in AI stocks, a whopping 93% believe in the technology's long-term potential.

Deloitte's Tech Trends 2026 event reveals five key themes shaping the future: AI robotics, agentic systems, strategic infrastructure, enterprise transformation, and cybersecurity challenges. Industry experts discuss how AI is moving into physical forms and driving business revenue.

Travel & hospitality are entering a period of rapid transformation as AI, automation, and immersive technologies reshape how journeys are planned, experienced & delivered

The AI industry in 2025 saw big-money acquisitions, advancements in virtual assistants and agent orchestration and new innovations in hardware.

Alphabet is monetizing its AI technologies at a global scale. Both companies saw significant share price gains in 2025 and still trade at reasonable valuation levels compared to their future growth prospects.

"The ability to be real, to connect, to have a voice that couldn't be faked—is now accessible to anyone," Mosseri said.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7. 2026 – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today unveiled a set of AI-powered and autonomous innovations that mark a major step forward for heavy industry, transforming machines into intelligent, connected systems that help customers build and power the world’s critical infrastructure.

"Nvidia to launch its AI-based autonomous technology in 2026" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand.

AI is already at work in the world’s airports. In the future, airports may use robots for tasks currently done by humans.