Modern CTO CES and WEF 2026: What’s the Global State of Tech? with Jim Harris
Jan 29, 2026
Jim Harris, AI strategist and keynote speaker who advises enterprises and speaks at CES and the World Economic Forum, shares whirlwind takeaways from global tech gatherings. He covers AI-first efficiency breakthroughs, humanoid robots and domestic automation, advances in health monitoring and diagnostics, and why company-wide AI fluency and hands-on training are crucial for adoption.
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AI Adoption Is Warp-Speed Faster Than Web
- ChatGPT reached 800 million users in under three years, making this AI revolution over four times faster than the web's adoption.
- Organizations built for pre-2018 processes will struggle to keep pace unless culture and training accelerate.
Employee Fear Is A Major Adoption Barrier
- Global studies show most employees fear AI in developed countries, while workers in China and India are more optimistic and open.
- Fear blocks hands-on learning, so organizations must train employees to overcome resistance and stay competitive.
Train Everyone On AI
- Every person in an organization should receive AI training to create cultural understanding and speed process change.
- Deliver training broadly, not just to executives, to grease the skids for transformation and reduce fear.
