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Tech Forecasts 26: How Agentic AI, Humanoid Bots and Biometrics Will Shape Everyday Life

Posted Monday, January 19, 2026

By Mal Fletcher

“Technology is a word that describes something that doesn’t work yet,” wrote Douglas Adams. That might change in 2026.

The year ahead will mark an inflexion point in the relationship between advanced technologies and everyday life. Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, humanoid robotics and perhaps new forms of digital money will move from the margins of policy debate into the centre... Click for more

Living off Revelation

Monday, March 16, 2026

If you and I are ever to achieve something great with our lives in the service of God and other people, we must learn to live off divine revelation, rather than borrowed motivation. Many people prefer to rely on man-made formulas for success instead of relying upon God-inspired strategies. They imitate, but they don't initiate. They copy but they don't create. They never think in an original way, prefering to be spoon fed reading ultra-light motivation books or listening to salesman-like... Click for more

Help Me Fight for Human-Friendly AI!

We cannot wait for artificial intelligence to decide its ethical limits. We must act decisively to maximise AI’s benefits but limit its potential threats. You can help us be a catalyst for that. Join the fight now! Click here to find out about the GoFundMe appeal.

Emotional AI and Mental Health

Can AI Companions End the Loneliness Epidemic?

Remember when you first heard of ‘social bots'?

You know, those fluffy animals that could respond to affection from elderly people in care facilities. They appeared to be quite harmless, if a little odd. Sadly, social bots now take on potentially more... Click for more

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Tech Forecasts 26: How Agentic AI, Humanoid Bots and Biometrics Will Shape Everyday Life

Posted Monday, January 19, 2026

Living off Revelation

Monday, March 16, 2026

Help Me Fight for Human-Friendly AI!

Emotional AI and Mental Health

Can AI Companions End the Loneliness Epidemic?

OUT NOW "Fascinating Times" LATEST BOOK by Mal Fletcher

Now on KINDLE "Five Big Ideas" and More by Mal Fletcher

Mal on X Leadership, Society, Future Hugely Popular!

Contemporary Church Needs Strategic Leadership! Great Leadership Articles

Books & E-Books Check offers in our webshop ...

OUT NOW
"Fascinating Times"
LATEST BOOK by Mal Fletcher

Now on KINDLE
"Five Big Ideas" and More
by Mal Fletcher

Mal on X
Leadership, Society, Future
Hugely Popular!

Contemporary Church
Needs Strategic Leadership!
Great Leadership Articles

Books & E-Books
Check offers in our webshop ...