US tells MIT & others: Scientists can help beat China more than universities
The US government plans to fund individual scientists directly, moving away from large institutions. This strategic shift aims to accelerate technological discovery and maintain American leadership in science. Federal agencies are tasked with submitting action plans within ninety days for implementation. The report emphasizes revitalizing science and technology through AI and new research organizations. This initiative seeks to ensure scientific advancements benefit all Americans across the nati...
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teens
Midnight social media curfew and scrolling curbs proposed for older UK teensImage source, Getty ImagesByLiv McMahon and Philippa Wain, Technology reportersPublishedJust nowCommentsOlder teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced - though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their account settings.It would means apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being set to be unavailable by default to 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 0...
Women and university graduates in Australia most at risk of losing jobs to AI, report finds
Those with high levels of vocational training, including tradespeople, are least exposed to AI displacement, according to government reviewGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastArtificial intelligence has yet to cause widespread job losses but the federal government has warned that telemarketers, advertising staff and accountants are among the occupations “most exposed” to being replaced by the technology.According to a first-of-its-kind national report, people in the more e...
IIM Bangalore to set up Indonesia campus; PM Modi announces during bilateral talks
India and Indonesia signed agreements to expand cooperation in technology and education. A key announcement included establishing an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia. This campus will benefit students across the entire ASEAN region. Both nations also agreed to deepen their collaboration in space research. These pacts strengthen India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age
Content creation and online safety among new topics for 14- to 18-year-olds – but tweaks may be needed when social media ban comes inScouts are introducing badges in content creation, digital communication and online safety after consulting nearly 3,000 teenagers who said they wanted skills to help them navigate a world increasingly shaped by AI, social media and digital technology.The new Explorer Scout badges, part of the Scout movement’s first major overhaul in almost 25 years, will require 1...
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?Published5 minutes agoByLily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent, at StanfordAmerican college graduates have made one thing clear to this year's batch of commencement speakers - beware of bringing up artificial intelligence (AI).Some of the biggest names in tech, including former Google boss Eric Schmidt, have been booed when they mention the technology.At Stanford University recently, in the heart of the American tech hub...
QS university rankings expose regional disparities in Pakistan's higher education
LAHORE: Eighteen Pakistani universities have secured places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) retaining its status as the country’s highest-ranked institution despite slipping in the global standings but no university managed to break into the world’s top 350. The latest rankings, released by UK-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), showed mixed performance of the Pakistani institutions with QAU as well as the National University of Sciences and Technology (...
Over-reliance on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, study finds
Depending on AI can also potentially decrease the ability to discern misinformation, research saysA new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the latest research to find that relying too much on chatbots can diminish critical-thinking skills, and potentially decrease our ability to discern misinformation for ourselves.As AI tools are becoming more sophisticated and accessible, manipulated images and misleading headlines are becoming more common. AI can be part of the solution,...
Google CEO Sundar Pichai gives 'most timeless advice' to Stanford University graduates
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared his most timeless advice with Stanford graduates, emphasizing that life's most crucial lessons are technology-agnostic. He urged them to choose optimism, tackle hard challenges, and follow their passions. Pichai reassured the high-achievers that few moments are truly "make or break," encouraging a focus on building a fulfilling life through intentional choices.
Agentic AI Is Changing How Developers Connect Financial APIs—And What 'Integration' Means
InnovationAgentic AI Is Changing How Developers Connect Financial APIs—And What 'Integration' MeansByJess Turner,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 12, 2026, 08:45am EDTJess Turner, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Open Banking & API at Mastercard. gettyGenerative AI can write code. Agentic AI can coordinate the end-to-end w...
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...