AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers from next year
AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers from next year1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaAn AI facial recognition tool that aims to detect adult migrants posing as children will be deployed at the UK's borders next year.A software company has been awarded a contract to develop and test the technology, which will estimate a person's age by analysing photographs of them taken at the border.The Home Office says the technology will make i...
India, Australia forge defence ties to check China’s Indo‑Pacific ambitions
India and Australia are forging a robust defence partnership to counter China's Indo-Pacific assertiveness. Focusing on practical cooperation, they've inked a logistics agreement for reciprocal base access and expanded joint military exercises. Enhanced maritime domain awareness and defence technology collaboration are key, alongside army-to-army engagements. This deepening alliance aims to ensure a multipolar and stable region.
Ukrainian AI Drones Are Tearing Into Russian Logistics
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUkrainian AI Drones Are Tearing Into Russian LogisticsByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 09:00am EDTAI-enabled drone strike by Ukraine's 1st Azov Corps.Social Media CaptureUkraine's drone war is moving deeper into Russia's rear, and the land bridge to Crimea is becoming a dangerous place to drive.In recent weeks, U...
Why You Must Brief Your Board About Looming Global Digital Conflict
InnovationWhy You Must Brief Your Board About Looming Global Digital ConflictByTJ Marlin,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 27, 2026, 08:15am EDTT.J. Marlin is the Founder & CEO of Guardrail Technologies, former Global Forensic Technology Leader and expert voice in AI security. gettyOn November 13, 2025, Anthropic disclosed that a st...
Labour 'to back down on mass internet clampdown' after Australian ban shown not to work
Labour will not impose a total social media ban on under-16s, technology industry insiders believe.Social media firms are preparing for restrictions on features deemed to be "addictive or unsafe", including infinite scrolling, autoplay, and location sharing for under-16s.Australia banned a number of platforms for under-16s completely, but research has suggested the majority of youths are still using social media despite the law coming into force in December.There are said to be three options on...
Anti-drone system on Pakistan border in 6 months: Amit Shah
JAIPUR/JAISALMER: Union home minister Amit Shah pledged Tuesday faster deployment of advanced surveillance systems, anti-drone technology and upgraded infrastructure along India’s western frontier while inaugurating new barracks for women personnel of BSF during a visit to forward posts in Rajasthan bordering Pakistan.
Iraq war widow left speechless at Trump cabinet's actions after she made humble plea for someone to visit husband's grave on Memorial Day
Iraq war widow left speechless at Trump cabinet's actions after she made humble plea for someone to visit husband's grave on Memorial DaySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOE HUTCHISON, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 14:12, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 14:13, 26 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Ukraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Launching FPVs And Thermobaric Rockets
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUkraine’s Drone Boats Are Now Launching FPVs And Thermobaric RocketsByDavid Kirichenko,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 08:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Image captured from video posted on social media by a Russian Telegram channel of a...
Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
Diplomacy, new war technology vital to deter India, say experts
ISLAMABAD: Academicians, diplomats, military and war experts at a gathering emphasised importance of diplomacy and adoption of new war technologies to deter security threats posed by increasingly belligerent and aggressive India. The conference ‘Strategic Stability, Emerging Threats and Role of Diplomacy’ was organised by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in connection with Youm-i-Takbeer falling on May 28. The meeting was attended by Quaid-e-Azam University Vice Chancellor Pro...
Amit Shah starts 4-state tour today to review border security
NEW DELHI: Days after declaring that a technology boost would transform the country’s eastern and western borders into ‘smart borders’ amid intensified curbs on infiltration, home minister Amit Shah will be touring border areas of four states — Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura and West Bengal — over the next month to review their security.
‘Social media should be treated like tobacco’: Streeting calls for under-16s ban on certain platforms
Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for social media platformsSocial media companies should be treated like the tobacco industry, Wes Streeting has argued, as he called for a ban on under-16s accessing certain platforms.Speaking publicly about the prospect of a ban for the first time since he left government, the former health secretary said one was needed because large technology companies were trying to dodge regulations. Continue readin...
Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving rise of AI
Pontiff calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence and apologises for church’s delay in condemning slavery Pope Leo has denounced the “culture of power” driving the rapid rise of artificial intelligence while warning that the technology must be subject to the “most rigorous” ethical constraints as it infiltrates everything from work to war.In his encyclical – the first major text on safeguarding humankind of his papacy – he also apologised for the Catholic church’s long delay in condemning...
Pope Leo takes big shot at Trump over Iran war; calls for ‘disarming’ of AI
Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation and “new forms of slavery” unless it is placed firmly under human control.
Iran secretly bought Chinese satellite tech via UAE — then struck Abu Dhabi: Report
Leaked records reveal Iran's Revolutionary Guards secretly acquired advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment via a UAE-based procurement network. The technology, crucial for Tehran's drone and missile programs, was shipped through Dubai, highlighting sophisticated methods to bypass Western sanctions and reach Iran's military apparatus.
Things can’t only get better
This may come as news to younger readers, but – once upon a time in British politics, we had this thing we called “hope”. A recession, we imagined in our innocence, would be followed by a boom. New technology would make the world better, rather than worse. You’re shaking your head, I know. It sounds so foolish now. Hope can only disappoint you. Hope was a mistake. Please bear that in mind when I tell you that Wes Streeting is pivoting to the left. The clearest manifestation of this latest unex...
'India a vital partner': US State Secretary Rubio meets PM Modi in Delhi
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussing deepening strategic ties across defense, trade, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Rubio's visit, which includes meetings with Quad foreign ministers, highlights the strong partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared values and cooperation.
'Big chaos warning' that made 27 countries across Europe change their mind on China
European Union officials are considering a temporary pause on sanctions against Chinese chipmaker Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology. This move follows urgent warnings from European car manufacturers about impending supply chain disruptions. The proposed exemption aims to provide industries breathing room to find alternative suppliers, addressing concerns that existing component stocks are dwindling rapidly.
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...
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...