“AI For All”: Did CES 2024 Deliver On Its Theme?

Attendees enter the Samsung booth as a digital message “AI for All” is displayed during CES 2024 at . . .

[+] the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Move over electric vehicles and flying robotaxis: AI stole the show at CES 2024. I attended its 100th anniversary surrounded by over 4,000 exhibitors among the more than 130,000 attendees for the world’s largest electronics show.

The theme, “AI for All,” wasn’t just a slogan; it felt like a tangible experience, woven into presentations, booths, and even car dashboards. Forget large language models and other abstract algorithms – this year, AI could be seen, felt, heard and even chatted with. Gone are the days of specific AI applications that live on your laptop or phone this year AI was among us and everywhere.

But beneath the glitz and gadgetry, crucial converging trends emerged: A MetaVu GIS visualization during the 2024 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Wednesday, Jan. . .

. [+] 10, 2024. Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg This year felt busier than ever and it is clearly becoming more of a vision statement reimagining everything from the way we live, work, and move to how we care for our health and power our cities.

Here’s a look into the key themes across various sectors, highlighting not just the innovations but also the unexpected elements that caught my eye. Let the Chips Fall Where they May: Semiconductors, the bedrock of the AI revolution were on full display, with companies showcasing advancements in chip technology while quietly discussing ever present geopolitical winds shifting the power in this burgeoning ecosystem. The Future of Living: Prathibha Rajashekhar, senior vice president of innovation and automation for Walmart Inc.

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[+] the 2024 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Mobility: A Software-Defined Future Has Arrived: A view of a Kia electric van PV7 at the CES 2024 (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) (Photo by Cem Genco/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Health: AI Takes Pulse of the Future A man experiences an iYU Spa massage from Capsix Robotics, an AI assisted massage therapy device .

. . [+] during a display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 10, 2024.

(Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) Energy: Powering the Green Surge: The HD Hyundai booth during the 2024 CES event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, on Wednesday, Jan.

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[+] 2024. Photographer: Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg Smart Cities: AI Takes the Reins: A view of Horwin’s concept electric motorcycle Senmenti X Hyper GT on display at the CES 2024 (Photo . .

. [+] by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) Missing Pieces and Unexpected Entrants: Big Tech’s Full Force to the Auto World: Google and Apple have been integrating with autos for a while now. Meanwhile, Amazon is increasingly muscling into the transportation and mobility space, blurring the lines between tech and traditional automakers and delivery services.

Amazon made an extraordinary presence at the show with clearly articulating how it will tackle the entire car purchase customer journey. The absence of North American automakers was notable with the recent focus on labor negotiations. Still the strong Asian presence is potentially signaling an accelerating shift in the global automotive landscape.

Amazon Automative display booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on . . .

[+] January 11, 2024. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J.

BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) Looking Ahead: CES 2024 painted a vivid picture of a future where AI, clean tech, and even our tires and deliveries are getting a high-tech makeover. From the way we drive to the way we live, these advancements are no longer science fiction; they’re knocking on our door, ready to revolutionize our everyday lives. It wasn’t just a glimpse into the future; it was a call to action.

The “AI for All” theme emphasizes the need for ethical and inclusive development underscored by holistic data management. It also highlighted the need to ensure that technological advancements benefit everyone, not just a select few. As we navigate this AI-powered future embracing its potential while addressing its challenges will be crucial to updating and upgrading our world that is not only smarter but also fairer and more sustainable for all of us.

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