Meta is buying artificial intelligence startup Manus, as the owner of Facebook and Instagram continues a push to amp-up AI offerings across its platforms.

In past years, CES in Las Vegas has highlighted such groundbreaking technologies as electric salt spoons and Tasers that double as MP3 players. But, increasingly, the annual event is moving beyond gimmicky inventions to be a major player in the world of artificial intelligence.

During 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies comfortably outperformed the broader market. But a new year can bring new opportunities, and some of the best returns in 2026 might come from the less-obvious areas of the AI industry.

It is a great example of aphoristic intelligence at work. It makes us reconsider what we’re doing, or not doing, with our lives. Take the familiar saying “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Apart from the inaccuracy—in my experience,

A.I. is broad. A breakthrough in manufacturing may affect only manufacturing, but an A.I. breakthrough could transform manufacturing, physics, finance, music and dozens of other fields. So the backlash is just as sprawling, and there are various reasons for it:

Here are 11 of the year’s top quotes, all taken from real stories, mini case studies in emotional intelligence. Each one teaches a lesson in how to leverage the power of emotion for good. (If you enjoy this article, consider signing up for my free emotional intelligence course .)

There's an argument to be made that many artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are bargains right now, as long as things break in their favor in the coming years. I took a more conventional path to finding a bargain in this space, even though the name I settled on isn't very conventional.

A TikTok user shared a question that some interviewers are asking to test their candidates' level of emotional intelligence.