To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man 3 Seats Away
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
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.
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...
King Charles to take his model towns project global as two countries selected for ambitious project
King Charles is taking his vision for sustainable communities beyond British shores, leveraging his charity to bring advanced technology to developing nations struggling with urban expansion.The monarch first established himself as a champion of thoughtful town planning through Poundbury, the model settlement he created in Dorset.Now, through the King's Foundation, he is launching the Harmonious Urban Growth project, an ambitious initiative deploying quantum computing to assist Commonwealth coun...
Détecteurs de pression, caméras intelligentes, portes blindées… À Élancourt sécurité maximale autour de l’étonnante usine d’encres infalsifiables
YvelinesDétecteurs de pression, caméras intelligentes, portes blindées… À Élancourt sécurité maximale autour de l’étonnante usine d’encres infalsifiablesLe site industriel de Crime Science Technology (CST) produit dans les Yvelines des encres infalsifiables pour authentifier passeports et permis de conduire dans le monde entier. Cette usine high-tech bénéficie d’une sécurité digne d’un « Fort Knox à la française ».Par Mehdi Gherdane Le 26 mai 2026 à 08h00Elancourt (Yvelines), ce lundi 25 mai 202...
TOI Poll: Sooryavanshi voted breakout star; 86% say IPL is too batting-friendly
A TOI Online poll reveals Royal Challengers Bengaluru as IPL 2026 playoff favourites, backed by 39% of fans. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the standout talent, securing 89% of votes for most promising player. Concerns about batting dominance and technology's impact on game flow were also highlighted by a significant majority of respondents.
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...
Wes Streeting joins crusade for internet clampdown 'because social media is like tobacco'
Wes Streeting has joined a deluge of calls for a ban on "unhealthy" social media - despite fears of a "dangerous path" towards a nanny state.The former Health Secretary claimed large technology companies were avoiding regulations, likening them to the tobacco lobby, as he demanded furhter restrictions on internet usage.The Government will close a consultation on a ban today, with ministers set to make a decision based on its findings within weeks.Mr Streeting said last night: "Social media shoul...
Chinese Chip Stocks Rise in Hong Kong on Hopes for Huawei Tech
Chinese semiconductor stocks rose in Hong Kong on optimism over a potential breakthrough in technology by Huawei Technologies Co.
ASX Ramps Up Capital Spending to Support Technology Upgrade
ASX Ltd. is increasing its capital spending to upgrade critical market infrastructure, as Australia’s embattled exchange operator seeks to regain the confidence of regulators and stakeholders after years of technical issues.
The Next Frontier For GLP-1 Medications: Potential Therapy For Inflammation
InnovationHealthcareThe Next Frontier For GLP-1 Medications: Potential Therapy For InflammationByDr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D.,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sai writes about healthcare, innovation and technology.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 08:16pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.According to a new study, GLP-1s may be potentially effective in reducing...
Sennheiser Reveals New And Improved Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones
InnovationConsumer TechSennheiser Reveals New And Improved Momentum 5 Wireless HeadphonesByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 06:56pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless are the latest generation of the brand's...
Pope Leo issues new warning on artificial intelligence
Pope Leo is making history by wading into the AI debate, warning that people need to be a part of developing the new technology, however it unfolds. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.
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 warns AI risks becoming tool of 'domination, exclusion and death' in new encyclical
Pope Leo unveiled the Vatican’s new encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," warning that artificial intelligence risks becoming a tool of "domination, exclusion and death" unless governments and institutions place moral limits on the rapidly developing technology.The Vatican is formally entering the global debate over artificial intelligence as governments and tech companies race to develop increasingly powerful AI systems with limited international regulation.The pontiff invoked Pope Leo XIII’s 1891...
“Algeria Is The Most Likely To Lead Artificial Intelligence In North Africa”
A report issued by the New Lines Institute placed Algeria at the forefront of the technological scene in the Maghreb, considering it the most qualified to lead artificial intelligence in North Africa thanks to a comprehensive and multi-dimensional national strategy that combines technology development, human resource qualification, expansion of international partnerships, and enhancement of strategic independence in the digital field.The report clarified that Algeria is no longer viewed only as...
How technology is shaping Hajj
With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work
AI’s biggest champions have argued for some time that the technology will usher in an era of unprecedented productivity gains, richly rewarding workers who harness it while displacing those who don’t. Zeb Evans, CEO of the collaboration software startup ClickUp, claims that this shift is imminent. Last Thursday, Evans announced on X that the company, which was last valued in 2021 at $4 billion, had laid off 22% of its workforce yet characterized that reduction as not a cost-cutting measure, but...
Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical
World Pope Leo calls for "disarming" of AI in technology-focused encyclical By Chris Livesay Chris Livesay Correspondent, Rome Chris Livesay is a CBS News foreign correspondent based in Rome. Read Full Bio Chris Livesay May 25, 2026 / 11:16 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Rome — Pope Leo XIV issued a major document Monday focused largely on the implications of the rise of artificial intelligence for humanity, warning the technology could make civilization itself "less human."Pope Leo, w...