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Almost every college student is cheating with AI – so, now what?
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More human than human: the tech enabling robots to exceed our capabilities
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AI ‘friends’ – The future of connection, or a dark vision?
Construction
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Construction
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
General
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
Construction
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Construction
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
General
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
Cybercrime
Blurring the truth: how deepfakes are rewriting reality
Blurring the truth: how deepfakes are rewriting reality
Government
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Work
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Healthcare
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
Construction
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Eight revolutionary buildings redefining what’s possible in architecture
Construction
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
Technology for the end times: how to survive civilisation’s collapse
General
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Algorithmic justice: How AI is transforming crime scene investigation
Healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
The insane future of healthcare
Cybercrime
Blurring the truth: how deepfakes are rewriting reality
Blurring the truth: how deepfakes are rewriting reality
Government
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Work
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Healthcare
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
General
The promise of travel in the age of AI
The promise of travel in the age of AI
General
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
Healthcare
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Education
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
General
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Entertainment
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
General
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Cybercrime
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
Cybercrime
Blurring the truth: how deepfakes are rewriting reality
Featured
Trendwatching tools: resources for identifying emerging trends
Trendwatching tools: resources for identifying emerging trends
Government
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Government’s AI makeover: how AI is transforming public services
Work
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Automation overload: Will AI make humans obsolete?
Healthcare
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
How digital technology is revolutionising mental health treatment
General
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
Healthcare
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Education
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
General
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
General
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
Healthcare
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Education
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
General
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Entertainment
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
General
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Cybercrime
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
Healthcare
8 ways brain-computer interfaces will transform your daily routine in 2040
8 ways brain-computer interfaces will transform your daily routine in 2040
General
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
The beauty quest: How AI is revolutionising our pursuit of perfection
Healthcare
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Race against time: how technology is shaping the future of emergency care
Education
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
How do we keep our kids ahead in times of change?
General
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Nine reasons why companies don’t innovate
Entertainment
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
General
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Cybercrime
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
Healthcare
8 ways brain-computer interfaces will transform your daily routine in 2040
8 ways brain-computer interfaces will transform your daily routine in 2040
General
AI bloopers: artificial intelligence’s most memorable mistakes
AI bloopers: artificial intelligence’s most memorable mistakes
General
How we will communicate in 2050
How we will communicate in 2050
General
The new face of deception: how AI is being misused
The new face of deception: how AI is being misused
Healthcare
Reality check: cracking the code to the human mind
Reality check: cracking the code to the human mind
Healthcare
Longevity tech: can we unlock the cure for ageing?
Longevity tech: can we unlock the cure for ageing?
General
The biggest technology threats coming our way in 2050
The biggest technology threats coming our way in 2050
General
Your life with AI: the next ten years
Your life with AI: the next ten years
General
More than machines: how humanoid robots will transform our homes and lives
More than machines: how humanoid robots will transform our homes and lives
Entertainment
The future of sports: where tech meets raw talent
General
Leadership in the age of AI: how AI can make us better leaders
Cybercrime
The future of law enforcement: how technology is transforming police work
Healthcare
8 ways brain-computer interfaces will transform your daily routine in 2040
General
AI bloopers: artificial intelligence’s most memorable mistakes
General
How we will communicate in 2050
General
The new face of deception: how AI is being misused
Healthcare
Reality check: cracking the code to the human mind
Healthcare
Longevity tech: can we unlock the cure for ageing?
General
The biggest technology threats coming our way in 2050
The biggest technology threats coming our way in 2050
General
Your life with AI: the next ten years
Your life with AI: the next ten years
General
More than machines: how humanoid robots will transform our homes and lives
More than machines: how humanoid robots will transform our homes and lives
General
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore

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General
The biggest technology threats coming our way in 2050
General
Your life with AI: the next ten years
General
More than machines: how humanoid robots will transform our homes and lives
Featured
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
General
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
HRM
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Healthcare
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
Featured
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
General
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
HRM
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Healthcare
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
Healthcare
Biohacking: when your body becomes a target
Biohacking: when your body becomes a target
General
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
General
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Featured
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
The Future of Public Speaking: Trends and Technologies for Presenters
General
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
The dark side of AI: 10 threats we can’t afford to ignore
HRM
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Presence at all levels: why putting Gen Z in the driver’s seat matters
Healthcare
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
The body of the future: how technology is redefining what it means to be human
Healthcare
Biohacking: when your body becomes a target
Biohacking: when your body becomes a target
General
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
General
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Entertainment
How AI is transforming entertainment—one movie, one song, one game at a time
How AI is transforming entertainment—one movie, one song, one game at a time
Featured
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Healthcare
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
Retail
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Cybercrime
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Marketing
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
Marketing
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
Healthcare
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Healthcare
Biohacking: when your body becomes a target
General
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
Beyond chatbots: the exciting future of generative AI agents
General
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AI
Construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Five ways generative AI is reshaping construction
Entertainment
How AI is transforming entertainment—one movie, one song, one game at a time
How AI is transforming entertainment—one movie, one song, one game at a time
Featured
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Healthcare
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
Retail
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Cybercrime
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Featured
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Healthcare
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
Retail
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Cybercrime
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Marketing
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
Marketing
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
Healthcare
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Marketing
Audience of one: the hyper-personalised future of marketing
Audience of one: the hyper-personalised future of marketing
Featured
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Inspire action: the power of motivational speaking
Healthcare
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
How generative AI is changing the role of doctors and improving patient care
Retail
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Smart, adaptable clothes will soon be coming to a store near you
Cybercrime
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Hacking the classroom: the vulnerabilities exposing schools to cyberattacks
Marketing
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
Marketing
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
Healthcare
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Marketing
Audience of one: the hyper-personalised future of marketing
Audience of one: the hyper-personalised future of marketing
Logistics
Reverse logistics: flipping the script on retail’s biggest headache
Reverse logistics: flipping the script on retail’s biggest headache
Education
AI goes to school: a new frontier in special education
AI goes to school: a new frontier in special education
General
How generative AI is shaping the future of sports
How generative AI is shaping the future of sports
Healthcare
Hospital-at-home: bringing medical care directly to patients’ doorsteps
Hospital-at-home: bringing medical care directly to patients’ doorsteps
Featured
Inspire your audience: tips for a successful guest speaker presentation
Inspire your audience: tips for a successful guest speaker presentation
Government
Laser weapons: Fighting war at the speed of light
Laser weapons: Fighting war at the speed of light
Jobs
How AI can land you your next job; even if you’re not qualified
How AI can land you your next job; even if you’re not qualified
Algemeen
Robots adopt human-like learning techniques by watching us
Robots adopt human-like learning techniques by watching us
Marketing
How generative AI can create customer care that’s so human-like, it’s scary
Marketing
AI-powered packaging: a new way to experience products
Healthcare
Nanobots in your bloodstream: the future of targeted drug delivery
Marketing
Audience of one: the hyper-personalised future of marketing
Logistics
Reverse logistics: flipping the script on retail’s biggest headache
Education
AI goes to school: a new frontier in special education
General
How generative AI is shaping the future of sports
Healthcare
Hospital-at-home: bringing medical care directly to patients’ doorsteps
Featured
Inspire your audience: tips for a successful guest speaker presentation
Government
Laser weapons: Fighting war at the speed of light
Laser weapons: Fighting war at the speed of light
Jobs
How AI can land you your next job; even if you’re not qualified
How AI can land you your next job; even if you’re not qualified
Algemeen
Robots adopt human-like learning techniques by watching us
Robots adopt human-like learning techniques by watching us
General
How the Internet of Bodies is redefining the essence of the human connection
How the Internet of Bodies is redefining the essence of the human connection

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Hire the perfect speaker
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Hire the perfect speaker: Your guide to finding the right speaker.
Vijf manieren waarop gen-AI de veerkracht van je supply chain een boost geeft
Logistics
Five ways in which generative AI can improve supply chain resilience
Een vrouw op kantoor, omringd door kamerplanten en een model windturbine, gebruikt een AI-beeldgenerator op haar laptop.
Marketing
Buckle up: marketing campaigns get generative AI superpowers
AI-powered personality testing: opportunities and challenges in talent acquisition
HRM
AI-powered personality testing: opportunities and challenges in talent acquisition
How autonomous construction equipment could push even the building sector into the future
Construction
How autonomous equipment could push the construction sector into the future
Therapy 2.0 - can AI do a better job than your trusted shrink?
Healthcare
Therapy 2.0 - can AI do a better job than your trusted shrink?
Cybersecurity 2024: unmasking the tactics of AI-powered cybercriminals
Cybercrime
Cybersecurity 2024: unmasking the tactics of AI-powered cybercriminals
How generative AI is changing the way we lead
HRM
How generative AI is changing the way we lead
AI takes on mother nature: the future of weather prediction
General
AI takes on mother nature: the future of weather prediction
Will AI one day enable us to talk to animals?
General
Will AI one day enable us to talk to animals?
A human hand and a robot hand holding a lifebuoy together against a blue background.
General
5 novel ways artificial intelligence can save your life
Robotic animals: a new breed of workers coming to a site near you
Construction
Robotic animals: a new breed of workers coming to a site near you
How self-driving cars can help create a more inclusive society
Transportation
Autonomy for all: how self-driving vehicles can help create a more inclusive society
A patient in a leg exoskeleton is assisted by medical staff in a clinic, with a wheelchair in the background.
Healthcare
How technology is empowering people with a disability to live more independently
Spotting the next big thing
Featured
Spotting the next big thing: The art of trendwatching
The rise of human digital twins and why we’re — virtually — cloning people
Education
The rise of human digital twins and why we’re — virtually — cloning people
A woman is having an EEG with electrodes on her head. A clinician stands next to her and uses a tablet.
Healthcare
Will mind-reading AI mean the end of privacy as we know it?
How robots can offer a helping hand in the fight against cancer
Healthcare
How robots can offer a helping hand in the fight against cancer
Friend or foe: the role of AI in the cybersecurity domain
Cybercrime
Friend or foe: the role of AI in the cybersecurity domain
An engineer monitors production on a tablet, while a robotic arm operates in the background.
General
4 surprising ways in which robots are shaping our lives
Management
Navigating the future: how AI, continuous learning, and experimental thinking are shaping leadership in 2024
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