TECHNOLOGY

Las Vegas: Major AI, chip reveals at CES

PUBLISHED Jan 6, 2026, 3:06 AM ET

Read, Watch or Listen

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 8

Center 100%

Sources: 8

Las Vegas: Nvidia, AMD and Intel announced new chips and AI platforms Tuesday at CES 2026, while attendees crowded exhibits for robots and Star Wars-themed demonstrations that drew widespread attention. Nvidia described physical AI, unveiling Cosmos, an AI foundation model trained on massive synthetic datasets, and Alpamayo for autonomous driving; it said its Vera Rubin superchip is in production and announced a partnership with Siemens. AP reporters covered keynotes and show-floor booths this week across the event. Companies presented AI-driven consumer devices and robotics demonstrations built from virtual training and synthetic data. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

CES opens in Las Vegas with industry keynotes and exhibition halls active.
Nvidia, AMD and Intel deliver Day 1 announcements on chips and AI platforms (Jan 5, 2026).
Nvidia introduces the 'physical AI' concept and demos companion robots and themed exhibits.
Nvidia unveils Cosmos foundation model and Alpamayo autonomous-driving model during its keynote.
Nvidia announces Vera Rubin superchip is in production and a Siemens partnership following the keynote.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

Technology companies including Nvidia, AMD, Intel, chip suppliers, robotics firms, and platform partners like Siemens benefited through product visibility, potential sales, partnership announcements, and increased industry attention stemming from CES Day 1 disclosures.

Who Impacted

Consumers, privacy advocates and regulators face accelerated deployment challenges from AI-enabled devices announced at CES, including potential safety, oversight, workforce displacement, and data privacy implications.

Media Bias