Forbes January 9, 2026
On the face of it, CES 2026 is the world’s largest consumer electronics event, dedicated to the future of technology in the home, our social lives and entertainment.
But it also offers valuable insights into the future of work, and the tech powering the latest toys, gadgets and gizmos inevitably makes its way into the workplace.
Once again, AI is the clear star of this year’s show. And learning to work alongside smart machines as they automate routine work, increasingly make decisions on our behalf, will be a dominant theme of working life in 2026, too.
So here are five lessons that CES 2026, currently taking place in Las Vegas, can teach us about the future of work.
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