Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 214
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Jan 10, 2026 The hosts dive into a lively Q&A, sharing humorous youth mishaps and their latest book updates. They explore the implications of the U.S. capturing Venezuelan President Maduro, discussing legal and geopolitical aspects. The conversation shifts to technology trends revealed at CES, including AI's impact on manufacturing and privacy concerns with financial tools. Global flashpoints in Syria and Iran are analyzed, setting a critical tone for 2026 predictions and reflections on media censorship and societal cynicism. It's a thought-provoking blend of humor, politics, and tech analysis!
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CES: Wearables Shine, Gadgets Repeat
- Garrison and Robert attended CES panels and Showstoppers, describing a mix of wearable AI, robotics, and many near-identical smart glasses.
- They highlight the show's mix of genuine advances and repetitive, trivial gadgetry.
CES Shifted To Industrial AI Applications
- Tech panels shifted from hype to specific industrial AI use-cases: manufacturing, digital twins, and wearables feeding richer physical data.
- Executives framed AI as augmenting workflows, but adoption and trust remain unresolved barriers.
AI-Enabled Finance Raises Prompt-Injection Risks
- Integrating OpenAI into tax and finance products creates major prompt-injection and liability risks without clear defenses.
- Robert pressed Intuit's CMO who gave only vague assurances, highlighting industry unreadiness for secure AI-finance integrations.