Big Tech is accelerating toward AGI with breakthroughs from OpenAI and Google DeepMind, while governments struggle to keep pace. As AI capabilities surge, challenges around regulation, cybersecurity, and semiconductor geopolitics are reshaping the global technology landscape.

Intel used CES 2026 to reassert its relevance in the AI era, unveiling next-generation processors designed for AI PCs, edge computing and improved performance—marking a pivotal moment in its bid to regain momentum in the global chip race.