How big tech got its way on Trump’s AI executive order
The US president’s reversal on calling for a safety review of new AI models is a green light for tech’s unchecked powerOnly hours before Donald Trump was set to sign a long-awaited executive order on Thursday that would have called for a government safety review of new artificial intelligence models before their release, the president abruptly backed out. Despite growing public backlash to the technology and experts warning new models will pose critical security risks, Trump vowed the US governm...
The iPhone 18 Release Strategy: Why Apple Is Staggering Its Next Lineup
InnovationConsumer TechThe iPhone 18 Release Strategy: Why Apple Is Staggering Its Next LineupByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 07:43am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max on display inside the Apple Store, Regent Street in London. (...
'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.
MacBooks Can Now Drive Two Screens Without Drivers With This New Dock
InnovationConsumer TechMacBooks Can Now Drive Two Screens Without Drivers With This New DockByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new 208N USB4 Docking Station from StarTech can drive two external displa...
Final frontier for meds? UK startup sends drug-making into space
BioOrbit hopes drug-crystallisation technology will lead to self-injected cancer treatment that could save millionsOnboard a SpaceX flight last week was a remarkable piece of cargo – a hi-tech box destined for the International Space Station to grow ultra-pure protein crystals, with the aim of producing self-injected cancer drugs.A British startup, BioOrbit, has developed the drug-crystallisation technology at its labs in London and launched Box-E, a compact unit the size of a microwave, on the...
'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.
From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sightJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleZoe Kleinman,technology editorandPhilippa WainBBCSteven Barrett OBE is taking part in research with the UK Dementia Institute to try and improve outcomes for those living with MND and other brain diseasesScientists are using AI to accelerate the search for treatments for neurological conditions that may be hiding in plain sight.Researchers at the UK Dementia Research Inst...
DHS says ICE has 'no relationship' with spyware maker Paragon Solutions
Exclusive Technology DHS says ICE has 'no relationship' with spyware maker Paragon Solutions May 22, 20264:30 PM ET By Jude Joffe-Block File image dated May 7, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey, shows a badge hanging over the uniform of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Timothy A. Clary/AFPAFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/AFPAFP via Getty Images Immigration and Customs Enforcement reactivated a previously paused contract with spyware maker Paragon Sol...
The Rise Of The Multimodal LLM
InnovationAIThe Rise Of The Multimodal LLMByJohn Werner,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an MIT Senior Fellow & Lecturer, 5x-founder & VC investing in AIFollow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 03:53pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Illustration of abstract stream. Artificial intelligence. Big data, technology, AI, data transfer, data flow, large language model, gene...
Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades, Fortnite Returns To The App Store, iPhone Fold Delays
InnovationConsumer TechApple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades, Fortnite Returns To The App Store, iPhone Fold DelaysByEwan Spence,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 03:45pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend the Apple Original Films & Warner Bros....
Why Hybrid AI Is No Longer Optional In Banking And Finance
InnovationWhy Hybrid AI Is No Longer Optional In Banking And FinanceBySam Sammane,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, 03:00pm EDTSam Sammane is the CEO of TheoSym. gettyWhere finance and banking are involved, there is one thing I am sure about: You cannot afford to use ChatGPT or any generic AI “as is.” It is tempting to be...
‘I always hear them before I see them’: Drones strike fear in Colombia
Armed groups have taken the conflict to the skies by making greater use of cheap, widely available drone technology.
Transforming Bureau Of Prisons Through Technology and Leadership
BusinessPolicyTransforming Bureau Of Prisons Through Technology and LeadershipByWalter Pavlo,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a consultant on white-collar crime and former convicted felon.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 02:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 01: Alice Marie Johnson, who had her sentence commuted by U.S. President Donal...
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman not worried that AI going to replace him as CEO
AWS CEO Matt Garman isn't worried about AI replacing him, stating the real threat comes from competitors who master the technology. He believes AI is transforming, not eliminating, developer roles, shifting focus to system architecture and problem-solving. Despite layoffs, Amazon continues to hire software developers, emphasizing adaptability in the evolving tech landscape.
UK scientists developing vaccine for new Ebola outbreak
New jab being developed by the Oxford Vaccine Group uses same technology behind the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
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...