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Artificial intelligence has become an everyday tool for millions of people, but it remains largely unregulated. As it becomes more embedded in our homes and workplaces, concerns are growing over job losses, privacy, and the speed at which the technology is advancing. Some warn that AI’s rapid development, and the companies racing to build it, could create more risks than benefits. Others argue it could transform healthcare, education and scientific discovery for the better. So who is right? And what is the future of AI? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks to US Director of Control AI Connor Leahy and President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Alan Eyre. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

A recent New York Times article highlighted the sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces. But the allegations have been documented for years by human rights groups and Palestinian organisations. So why does the world only seem to pay attention when a Western news organisation does? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about sexual violence, Israeli impunity - and the double standards of Western attention. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Spain has been one of Europe’s most vocal critics of Israel’s war on Gaza, a stance that has put the Spanish at odds with the US and some of its other allies. The Spaniards have also renewed calls for Europe to reduce its military dependence on the US by reiterating calls for a standing European Union army. So what does it mean for Madrid’s relationship with Washington - and its place among US allies? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares about Spain’s foreign policy, its commitment to international law, and relationship with the US. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Israel's military campaign in Lebanon has reignited a debate over civilian casualties, ceasefire violations, and the limits of self-defence. With senior Israeli officials openly discussing the annexation of southern Lebanon, and a fragile diplomatic opening between Israel and the Lebanese government under way, the stakes could not be higher. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who led Israel during the 2006 Lebanon war, about Hezbollah, civilian deaths, and his assessment of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first anniversary as pontiff, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, visited the Vatican, reportedly to smooth strained relations between Donald Trump and the Roman Catholic leader Pope Leo has emerged as one of the more vocal critics of the US war on Iran, repeatedly calling for peace and challenging the Trump administration’s approach. So, where do the US and the Vatican’s relations go from here? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels, Director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

With the world focused on the war on Iran, Israel’s genocide in Gaza has slipped from the headlines. But despite a ceasefire, Israel has continued to expand its military control inside the enclave, raising fears of a more permanent occupation or even a renewed incursion. Since the 2025 ceasefire, Israeli forces have pushed beyond the so-called 'Yellow Line -  the boundary meant to separate areas under Israeli control from the rest of Gaza. So what is actually happening on the ground? How far has Israel’s presence expanded? And what does it mean for Palestinians in Gaza? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Ray Adams Row Farr, editor at Forensic Architecture, about how the organisation is documenting Israel’s expanding presence and what it means for Gaza.

After the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, has the US entered a new age of political violence? The third alleged attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump in recent years follows a series of politically motivated violent incidents last year, including the assassinations of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and Democratic state legislator Melissa Hortman. What is causing the increase in political violence in America? And how much is the Trump administration driving the politically divisive atmosphere with violent rhetoric and lethal foreign policy? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Robert Pape, professor of political science at the University of Chicago and author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism”.

Technology firm Palantir has sparked global outrage after publishing a 22-point manifesto envisioning a future of autonomous weapons and deep integration between big tech and government. The doctrine has intensified debate about the growing power of Silicon Valley and its ties to militaries accused of war crimes. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about what Palantir's manifesto really reveals, and why Varoufakis believes big tech is peddling an ideology he compares to the racial hierarchies of Nazism and apartheid.

US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran, but the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Three ships have been attacked in the past week, and Tehran shows no sign of yielding. Trump has simultaneously issued shoot-to-kill orders against small Iranian boats, while Iran's chief negotiator's adviser declared the ceasefire extension "means nothing". This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with journalists Samira Mohyeddin and John Fredericks about who really holds the cards in this conflict and whether the US blockade will bring the Iranian regime to its knees, or entrench a deepening deadlock.

The world is reckoning with the biggest oil supply disruption in history, one that has sent energy prices soaring, rattled stock markets and exposed the deep vulnerabilities of economies still hooked on fossil fuels. While millions face higher fuel and energy bills, top oil and gas companies are reportedly profiting about $30m per hour since the war began. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with renowned economist Mariana Mazzucato about what a genuine green industrial strategy looks like, why the World Bank has fallen short, and how her concept of the "common good economy" offers a new compass for governments navigating crises.

As the US and Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, serious questions remain over whether peace is truly within reach. Iran’s 10-point proposal has put major substantive issues on the table, many of which could prove difficult to resolve. But with the alternative being a wider and more devastating conflict, can direct negotiations between the US and Iran shift the course towards peace? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iranian Ambassador to Germany Seyed Hossein Mousavian and former US 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiator, Alan Eyre. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

A controversial new law passed in Israel is drawing sharp international criticism, with rights groups warning it could deepen apartheid and fast-track executions of Palestinian detainees. The law introduces the death penalty by hanging for certain acts defined as “terrorism,” raising concerns about how it will be applied in a system critics say already treats Palestinians and Israelis differently. This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with human rights lawyer Diana Buttu about what the law means in practice, how it could be enforced, and whether it can be challenged under international law. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran is nearing an end, but threatens to escalate its bombing campaign and send Iran “back to the Stone Ages”. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks in Iran and its ground invasion of southern Lebanon. With civilian casualties mounting and the targeted destruction of key civilian infrastructure ramping up, is Israel applying the Gaza playbook to Lebanon and Iran? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Israel’s former deputy foreign minister, Danny Ayalon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

The US-Israeli war with Iran has left a devastating humanitarian impact that could last for years. The bombing of energy infrastructure, fuel depots, and oil tankers has not only shocked the global economy, but polluted air, soil, food and waterways with toxic chemicals. In response to escalating attacks from the US and Israel, Iran has threatened to bomb desalination plants in the Gulf, which millions of people in the region rely on for drinking water. So what will be the true toll of this war on populations and ecosystems around the globe? This week on UpFront, Redi Tlhabi speaks with Narges Bajoghli, associate professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University and co-author of, How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

The United States-Israeli war on Iran has carried on for weeks, with devastating consequences for the region and ripple effects across the global economy. As strikes hit key energy infrastructure, oil markets are being shaken - driving concerns far beyond the immediate conflict. So as the war escalates, what comes next? And how deep will the global fallout be? Who is profiting from the war while others are affected adversely? This week on UpFront Redi Tlhabi speaks with renowned economist Richard Wolff on the economic impact of the war - at home in the US and around the world. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile