The Skills That Make You Great At HR Will Help You Lead In The AI Era
InnovationThe Skills That Make You Great At HR Will Help You Lead In The AI EraByJim Barnett,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 09, 2026, 09:15am EDTJim Barnett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wisq, an Agentic AI platform for HR. gettyThere's an undercurrent of anxiety running through the HR profession right now. On social media and in...
The Forward-Deployed Expert: How AI Is Reinventing Product Management
InnovationThe Forward-Deployed Expert: How AI Is Reinventing Product ManagementByAbha Dogra,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 09, 2026, 08:45am EDTAbha Dogra is the chief product officer at IBS Software. gettyIn 2006, Palantir introduced a role that redefined how software companies from Google to OpenAI create customer value: Forwar...
Inside Google’s AI training for teachers
Some educators said they feel it's important to teach students about AI as they're still learning about it themselves.Rachel Bujalski for NBC NewsEXCLUSIVEEducationInside Google’s AI training for teachersThe technology giant flew 70 educators to its California headquarters to learn about its AI products — and how to persuade skeptical colleagues to use them.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 9, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy Tyler KingkadeMOUNTAIN VIEW, Cali...
Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools
Education Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools June 9, 20262:02 AM ET By The Associated Press High school students from left, Vasilije Stjepanovic, Aslan Ozhan Kilicasan and Melina Sallahi pose with a history text book at Malmo Borgarskola high school in Malmo, Sweden, May 21, 2026. James Brooks/AP hide caption toggle caption James Brooks/AP MALMÖ, Sweden — Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for t...
California professor argues need for 'objective measures' after state drops ACT/SAT requirement
A growing consortium of University of California professors is urging the state university system to bring back standardized testing, warning that the elimination of admissions tests has degraded academic readiness and forced instructors to teach "middle school math" to college undergraduates.More than 1,400 UC faculty members have signed an open letter calling on leadership to reinstate the SAT and ACT mathematics requirements for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors. The ma...
How AI is upending the fashion industry... and how students are adapting
New York City has long been considered the fashion capital of the world, but fashion jobs have declined 30% over the past decade. Evyn Moon visited New York's Fashion Institute of Technology to find out how future generations are reinventing the industry in the AI era.
JEE Advanced results 2026 announced: Shubham Kumar secures AIR 1 with 330 marks
The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has declared the JEE Advanced 2026 results and released the final answer key for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Shubham Kumar secured AIR 1 with 330 marks out of 360, followed by Kabir Chhillar with 329 marks and Jatin Chahar with 319 marks. Of the 179,694 candidates who appeared for the examination, 56,880 qualified, including 10,107 female candidates. Results are available on the official website.
The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
EducationThe book fueling a movement against screens in schools “The Digital Delusion” connects the collapse in standardized test scores to the rise of education technology in public schools. It’s drawing a heated debate.Jared Cooney Horvath self-published "The Digital Delusion" in December 2025.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTBy Tyler KingkadeParents hand out copies of the book at school board meetings. Administrators are relying on it f...
Empowering Educators: How EdTech Can Enhance Teacher Capabilities
InnovationEmpowering Educators: How EdTech Can Enhance Teacher CapabilitiesByGeoffrey Alphonso,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 29, 2026, 11:45am EDTGeoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education. gettyThere is a persistent myth in education that technology is here to replace teachers. In reality, its greatest value lies in empowering e...
The Skill Tech Leaders Need Now: Learning, Unlearning And Leading Humans Through Change
InnovationThe Skill Tech Leaders Need Now: Learning, Unlearning And Leading Humans Through ChangeByAnn Blakely,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 28, 2026, 11:00am EDTAnn Blakely is the managing principal of Baker Tilly's digital solutions practice, with a focus on modernizing legacy business models. gettyTechnology teams have never...
Teachers union president calls for AI and other technology limits in schools
Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, is calling for limits on technology in schools as part of her 10-point action plan to set public schools up for success. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Jensen Huang’s message to students worrying what to study to stay relevant in AI age
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advises parents not to stress over "AI-proof" subjects, emphasizing that traditional human skills like storytelling, creativity, and communication will remain crucial. He suggests students and professionals should focus on leveraging AI to enhance their existing crafts and passions, rather than fearing the technology's impact on industries.
US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
Recent college grads are not very fond of commencement speakers hyping up a technology they see as a threat to their career prospectsWhen Jacob Pagel graduated from Middle Tennessee State University this spring, predictions about artificial intelligence already had him questioning the value of his degree. Then a music executive started preaching about AI’s transformative power during a commencement speech.“This industry will change on you in a heartbeat. It has already changed more in the last 1...
How Toyota along with Alabama high school is solving one of US biggest problems
Huntsville's Center for Technology is equipping students with vital skills for industrial maintenance and engineering roles, jobs industry leaders deem AI-resistant. Toyota Alabama's $1 million investment fuels this program, offering lucrative careers with minimal debt. This initiative addresses a critical US shortage of skilled trades, a concern echoed by CEOs from Ford, Lowe's, and BlackRock.
College Kids Don’t Want Your AI
The unique threat artificial intelligence poses to students’ education and their hopes of someday landing a job has made universities a powerful crucible for AI resistance. Students are pushing back against the adoption of AI on campuses, with some organizing protests, petitions, and performance art to express their concerns about the technology's effects on their education and job prospects. Jo Constantz joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the backlash a...
Why AI Can Write Code, But It Can't Teach Engineers Critical Thinking
InnovationWhy AI Can Write Code, But It Can't Teach Engineers Critical ThinkingByDaniel Gumucio,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)May 22, 2026, 07:00am EDTDaniel Gumucio is the CEO & Founder of AssureSoft, a premier nearshore software development company with development centers across Latam. gettyTo say that AI dramatically accelerate...
School trust installs US-style knife arches to protect hundreds of students in UK first
A school trust is installing US-style knife arches across all of its facilities to protect hundreds of its students.Dudley Academies Trust has become the first academy trust in the UK to equip all of its secondary schools with the metal detecting technology.Approximately £50,000 has been invested in installing nine screening devices across four sites.The Black Country trust claims the initiative represents a proportionate safeguarding measure in response to broader concerns about knife crime acr...
Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
Technology Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI May 20, 20265:43 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Jude Joffe-Block , Michelle Aslam Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI Audio will be available later today.
Class Of 2026 Faces A Hard Truth: AI Isn’t The Threat—Ignoring It Is
InnovationConsumer TechClass Of 2026 Faces A Hard Truth: AI Isn’t The Threat—Ignoring It IsByTim Bajarin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Bajarin covers the tech industry’s impact on PC and CE markets.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 05:25pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.For those graduates entering the job market adapting to AI technology is not optional; it...
What 'mess' Google's ex-CEO talked about at University of Arizona that upset students
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona's commencement for warning graduates about the 'mess' of modern technology and AI. He acknowledged their fears about job displacement and a fractured world, urging them to adapt. This contrasts with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's optimistic view of AI creating new opportunities, particularly in skilled trades.