By 2026, the era of hype has transitioned into "constructive disenchantment," where AI evolves from simple chatbots into autonomous agents capable of decomposing and executing complex goals independently. This revolution centers on hardware integration, moving AI from the digital cloud into the physical world to drive robots and sensors that adapt to real-time, imperfect environments. The focus is now on reliability and robust engineering, transforming AI into a silent operational force that manages daily tasks while overcoming technical hurdles like energy efficiency and security

This episode includes AI-generated content.