Tech Life

For more than a year, this program has highlighted how drivers and cyclists face significant risks from damaged road surfaces and malfunctioning signage. To combat these issues, a Swedish firm is equipping cars with cameras and leveraging artificial intelligence to identify road defects before they cause harm. In this episode, we sit down with the company’s CEO to explain the technology behind the system.

Additionally, Tech Life examines the shifting landscape of digital commerce, as some experts argue that the current internet business model is outdated. We discuss potential successors to this model with a prominent figure in the tech industry. The episode also features a young entrepreneur who taught himself programming without access to a computer; he shares details about his new AI-powered educational application designed to function offline.

Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn

(Image: Severe potholes have developed on a paved road, deep enough to collect rainwater. A vehicle is approaching these hazards. Credit: Getty Images)

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Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-05-12 19:45:00 UTC