IM 852: Gluten-free Slop - AI at CES 2026

The hosts of Intelligent Machines kick off 2026 by analyzing AI trends from CES, including NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform, its implications for AI training costs, and the shift towards enterprise applications. The discussion explores the rise of "physical AI" in robots, particularly those aimed at children, and the ethical concerns surrounding emotional support robots. The hosts critique AI-powered consumer products like smart refrigerators, questioning their real-world value. They also examine NVIDIA's expanding role as an AI infrastructure provider, beyond just chip manufacturing, and debate the merits of open-source AI models. The episode further touches on the use of AI in healthcare, with a focus on ChatGPT Health and the importance of reliable training data. The hosts end the show by creating a tomato-throwing game using AI.