New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- CES 2026 did show real progress. Screens look better, gadgets are lighter, and sensors are sharper. But the loudest theme on the show floor was not a breakthrough. It was a habit. "AI" is now the word brands reach for when they want a product to sound finished, even when the idea is still half baked. The most revealing moments were not the slick demos. They were the pitches that wobbled the second you asked a plain question. Does it work without the cloud? What data does it collect? What happens when it gets it wrong? Who is responsible when it guesses?

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