Editorial
Facebook and the fight for #opchildsafety
When the news broke on Wednesday, December 6th, that Facebook (Meta) and its offshoot Instagram were finally being served with a lawsuit for steering children to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and toward predators, those of us who work in #OpChildSafety cheered.
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Decentralized services heat up competition in the VPN market
The birth of Bitcoin (BTC) and its underlying blockchain technology has accelerated the expansion of decentralization beyond the realms of money and finance.
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Innovation or regulation? Nations take contrasting paths in AI race
Tech and AI companies are fond of grumbling about regulation, which supposedly stifles innovation. They seemingly want to let the chips fall where they may. However, both guidelines and guardrails need to be provided, most experts agree.
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Hybrid working trends for 2024
As the Covid pandemic faded into the background, there was fevered debate about whether the remote work that dominated the pandemic era would be rolled back.
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Will being intimate with AI make you insecure?
Digital intimacy or ‘artificial intimacy’ will open a can of digital worms if we let our guard down. Can we feel safe under the watchful eye of AI?
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Why bother to match on Tinder when you could date AI?
Gambling with our neurochemistry is reaching new heights, with dating apps now providing the opportunity to date an AI. I tried an AI dating simulator, only to find out that digital men are even weirder than real ones.
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Apple's Journal app: a breakthrough in digital diary-keeping or a privacy concern?
In the bustling arena of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), amidst the unveiling of iOS 17's myriad new features, the Journal app emerged as a standout announcement.
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“Data Baby” book review: navigating a life under surveillance
Sussanah Breslin, the subject of a psychological experiment for over 30 years, has stories that just might send shivers down your spine.
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Nothing to see here: Big Tech is funding academic research on Big Tech
If Joan Donovan – a misinformation expert who says she was pushed out of Harvard after Meta donated half a billion dollars to the university – is right, buying silence in academia really is possible. The trend is troubling.
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India’s on fast track to tech superpower status
Nvidia hailing India as a “global tech superpower” raised many eyebrows, given the country’s history of superstitious beliefs and caste discrimination. Yet the progress is real, and India still has much untapped potential that could see it justify its ambition to become a top-three global economy ahead of Germany and Japan.
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Female VCs face major disadvantage: the reality of gender washing in venture capital
Exploring the harsh reality of 'gender washing' in the venture capital industry. We unveil how systemic biases and superficial diversity claims continue to perpetuate a significant funding and power disparity for female VCs and entrepreneurs, underscoring the urgent need for genuine inclusivity and equitable practices.
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The psychology of internet trolls
Trolling is a form of cyberbullying. It involves posting malicious or harassing comments on social media platforms to hurt or humiliate the target. This behavior not only has negative consequences but can also contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression among the victims. What’s more – it’s an epidemic.
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Will we lose certain skills and knowledge if we rely on AI too much?
The rise of AI has had huge impacts – but will we become less intelligent and independent as a result?
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Schadenfreude galore: in Naomi Alderman’s “The Future,” the wealthy suck
In her new book, Naomi Alderman imagines the end of the world that only the wealthiest tech billionaires can – and plan – to survive. Who will save the rest of us? Money, kindness, and the tweak of an algorithm, apparently.
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Reskilling: inspiring workers for a digital future
Encouraging people to go on the reskilling journey is far from straightforward – despite the necessity of adapting to the changes currently coursing through the world of work.
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Book review: “A City on Mars”
Zack and Kelly Weinersmith “A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through” book review.
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Navigating the shadows: the risks of AI-generated content
Using generative AI technology, anyone can create fake content, including photos, videos, and text. While this is considered a technological advance, it raises serious concerns when different parties exploit it to spread fake news and propaganda.
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One year on: how ChatGPT brought AI to the masses
ChatGPT has catapulted artificial intelligence (AI) from science fiction to reality faster than it will take people to get into the habit of calling Twitter by its new name.
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Is Tech Talent Actually Abundant?
The last few years have seen no shortage of claims that skills shortages are undermining the prospects of various industries.
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OpenAI’s Q* mystery: was coup sparked by major and concerning technological milestone?
Did OpenAI researchers really warn the board of a major breakthrough ahead of CEO Sam Altman’s ousting? Altman is now back at the helm, but questions about the mysterious Q* remain.
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