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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

You Don't Have To Be Famous

Thursday, February 19, 2026

As long as human beings have appreciated talent and ability we've had celebrities. Shakespeare, Mozart and Da Vinci were all celebrities of a kind in their day. In the past, celebrities were people we celebrated because of some great achievement or some admirable quality. Today, however, celebrity has taken on a new meaning. Celebrity are often little more than people who are well-known for being well-known. Many people are famous just because someone has found the right image for them.... 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

You Don't Have To Be Famous

Thursday, February 19, 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 ...