The Humanoid Hype Cycle: Separating “Shiny Objects” from Real Utility

from The Data Exchange with Ben Lorica · host Ben Lorica

In this episode, Ben Lorica and Evangelos Simoudis of Synapse Partners to break down the most significant developments from CES 2026. They explore the explosion of humanoid robotics and the transition toward software-defined vehicles before diving into a deep analysis of the shifting US-China export controls on AI chips. Subscribe to the Gradient Flow Newsletter 📩 https://gradientflow.substack.com/Subscribe: Apple · Spotify · Overcast · Pocket Casts · AntennaPod · Podcast Addict · Amazon · RSS.Detailed show notes - with links to many references - can be found on The Data Exchange web site.

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