Tech Life – The AI pothole hunter – BBC Sounds

Episode detailsWorld Service,12 May 2026,26 mins

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Drivers and cyclists know the dangers of potholes and broken road signs. A Swedish company is fitting vehicles with cameras, and using AI to spot potential problems and defects. We speak to the CEO to find out how it works. Also in Tech Life this week: some think the internet’s business model is obsolete. We talk to a big tech leader on what might replace it. And a young entrepreneur, who learned to code without a computer, tells us about his AI teaching app that will work without the internet. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Image: Deep potholes have formed on a tarmac road. They are deep enough to catch rainwater. A car is about to drive over them. Credit: Getty Images)

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