Britons could book self-driving taxis this year under new Labour plans
Self-driving cars have taken one step closer to the UK's roads after the Government opened applications for companies to launch driverless taxi and bus services across the country. Passengers could begin booking journeys in autonomous vehicles later this year under a new pilot scheme backed by ministers, with officials claiming the technology could create thousands of jobs and pump billions into the UK economy.The Department for Transport said firms will now be able to apply to run self-driving...
CBS News poll finds most doubt government will ensure AI used appropriately
Politics CBS News poll finds most Americans doubt U.S. government will ensure AI is used appropriately By Jennifer De Pinto May 22, 2026 / 12:26 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Most Americans continue to believe AI will reduce the number of jobs in the U.S., but that's not their only AI concern. They are also skeptical about whether the U.S. government will implement a policy to ensure the technology is used appropriately.That skepticism is fairly widespread. Majorities across age group...
The AI Video Race Is Moving Beyond Pretty Clips
InnovationAIThe AI Video Race Is Moving Beyond Pretty ClipsByRon Schmelzer,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ron Schmelzer covers AI and data best practices at Forbes since 2018Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 12:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the 2026 Google I/O technology developer conference in Mountain View, Californi...
Industry 5.0 Is Changing The Meaning Of Automation
InnovationIndustry 5.0 Is Changing The Meaning Of AutomationByArungalai Anbarasu,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, 10:00am EDTArungalai Anbarasu serves on Körber's Group Executive Board, heads Business Area Technologies and drives the Group's innovation strategy. gettySociety is undergoing a rapid transformation as the ma...
Matt Brittin takes over as BBC director general – will the former Google exec’s tech world experience be right for the job?
The BBC started a new chapter on May 18 when Matt Brittin took over as director general. The former senior Google executive has come to the broadcaster at a time of profound change in both media and technology. While the worlds of media and big tech face different challenges, their corporate and competitive strategies are becoming more and more intertwined. When his appointment was first announced, Brittin stated in the press release that “now, more than ever, we need a thriving BBC that works...
The Architectural Difference Between Legal Productivity AI And EDiscovery AI
InnovationThe Architectural Difference Between Legal Productivity AI And EDiscovery AIByEric Harmon,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, 09:45am EDTEric Harmon is the CEO of Reveal, a global provider of leading AI-powered eDiscovery and investigation platforms. gettyAnthropic's launch of legal plugins for Claude sparked pred...
The New Developer Ethos Of 2026: How AI Tools Are Redefining The Role Of Technical Founders
InnovationThe New Developer Ethos Of 2026: How AI Tools Are Redefining The Role Of Technical FoundersByKen Nizam,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, 09:30am EDTKen Nizam is the co-founder of AsiaTokenFund Group, ATF Capital and 1M Technology, a Web3 and Fintech venture studio and accelerator. gettyFor decades, technical foun...
Your Website Is Decaying Consumer Intent Faster Than You Think
InnovationYour Website Is Decaying Consumer Intent Faster Than You ThinkByAnkur Goyal,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, 09:15am EDTAnkur (AJ) Goyal is CEO and Co-Founder of Fibr AI, making websites adapt to visitor intent and AI surfaces to drive more conversions. gettyIn chemistry, a half-life describes the rate at which...
How Operational Access Can Ensure Readiness For The Next Storm
TechHow Operational Access Can Ensure Readiness For The Next StormByScott Reynolds,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, 09:00am EDTArchitect turned entrepreneur, Scott Reynolds is CEO & Co-Founder of UpCodes, making building codes accessible & AI-powered for the industry gettyAccording to the UN Office for Disaster Risk Redu...
Why Russians Are In Despair Over Truck-Busting ’Martian’ Drones
BusinessAerospace & DefenseWhy Russians Are In Despair Over Truck-Busting ’Martian’ DronesByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 08:56am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Video posted by Azov unit of a .Martian' attack on Russian logistics truck Ukr...
The Architecture Behind Cost-Effective AI Agents
InnovationThe Architecture Behind Cost-Effective AI AgentsByAruna Veerappan,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, 08:45am EDTAruna Veerappan is Senior Director of Engineering at Upwork, leading Developer Enablement to reduce friction and boost team productivity. gettyEngineering leaders are discovering that the hardest part of...
Pakistan, Turkiye air forces reaffirm ‘growing strategic convergence’ in defence sector: ISPR
The Pakistan Air Force and the Turkiye Air Force reaffirmed their “growing strategic convergence” in defence, aerospace innovation and emerging technologies, the military’s media wing said on Friday. Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, during an official visit to Turkiye, held high-level meetings with Turkish Air Force Commander General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, Defence Minister Yaşar Güler, and Baykar Technologies Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Selçuk Bayraktar, the Inter-Services Publ...
How To Think About High-Stakes Dispute Resolution
InnovationHow To Think About High-Stakes Dispute ResolutionByMichael Gargiulo,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, 08:30am EDTMichael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com. We help Fortune 1000, entrepreneurs and companies protect their brand. gettyMany business leaders and founders struggle to think with clarity amid a serious dispute....
You Can Build A CRM In A Day. You Still Can't Run A Company In One.
InnovationYou Can Build A CRM In A Day. You Still Can't Run A Company In One.ByHarshit Dwivedi,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, 08:15am EDTHarshit Dwivedi, Founder of Aftershoot, building AI products used by photographers worldwide. gettyMost mornings, I open X before I've done anything I'm actually meant to be doing. By...
Why Your AI-Generated Marketing Content Sounds Generic And What To Do About It
TechWhy Your AI-Generated Marketing Content Sounds Generic And What To Do About ItByStu Sjouwerman,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, 08:00am EDTStu Sjouwerman is co-founder and CEO of ReadingMinds, a pioneering AI-moderated interview platform for conducting sentiment analysis. gettyRead enough AI-generated marketing conten...
The Accountability Crisis In The Creator Economy: Building An Identity Layer
InnovationThe Accountability Crisis In The Creator Economy: Building An Identity LayerByAgung Dwi Sandi,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, 07:45am EDTAgung Dwi Sandi is the Founder and CEO of rankpillar Group, an expert marketing and leading digital marketing agency in Southeast Asia. gettyThe creator economy is no longer...
Scaling Across Borders: What It Takes To Succeed Globally
InnovationScaling Across Borders: What It Takes To Succeed GloballyByShelli Brunswick,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, 07:30am EDTShelli Brunswick is CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and an international keynote speaker on tech used for the betterment of humanity. gettyIn global innovation circles, one question separates t...
Sam Altman’s $180m anti-ageing bet on bold longevity plan to extend lifespan
For years, Silicon Valley treated ageing as a background fact of life rather than a technical problem. Wealth from the AI boom is now flowing into laboratories studying cells, proteins, and human lifespan, with some of the technology industry’s biggest names placing unusually large bets on medicine.
Competitive Advantage In Logistics Isn't AI
InnovationCompetitive Advantage In Logistics Isn't AIByPaul A Mohabir,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, 07:15am EDTPaul A. Mohabir is head of IT at Transervice Logistics. gettyFor nearly two decades, logistics strategy centered on efficiency—optimizing routes, reducing costs and maximizing utilization. That model worked in...
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...