AI Ethics
Your Barista Is Not Your AI Training Data: The Hidden Tech Cost of a Viral Video
A viral video of a worker is more than just content; it’s non-consensual training data for AI. We explore the tech ethics from social media to machine learning.
The Great Tech Debate: Is the EU’s “Regulation-First” Strategy a Bug or a Feature for Innovation?
EU’s bet on strong regulation isn’t anti-tech; it’s a strategy to win the future by building trust. What does this mean for developers and startups?
The New Digital Wall: Why the US Banning Tech Critics Should Alarm Everyone in Tech
Five UK tech justice advocates were denied US visas, a move that signals a chilling new phase in the global debate over tech regulation, AI, and innovation.
The AI Detection Myth: Why You Can’t Spot AI-Generated Text (And What to Do About It)
AI detection tools are fighting a losing battle. The key to navigating AI-generated content isn’t detection, but understanding the context and intent behind it.
The AI Impersonators: How Fake TikTok Ads Expose a Critical Cybersecurity Blind Spot
AI-generated ads on TikTok impersonating a major retailer expose a new frontier in cybersecurity, where brand trust and public safety are under threat.
The Broken Algorithm of Democracy: Why Public Figures Can’t Quit a Failing Platform
Why do politicians stay on a toxic platform? A deep dive into the tech, AI, and platform engineering failures behind the abuse on X.
The Algorithmic Witch Hunt: How AI Is Turning Social Media into a Modern-Day Salem
Social media’s outrage machine, powered by AI and automation, is creating a modern-day Salem. Discover the tech behind the chaos and how we can fix it.
The Art of the Lie: How AI is Forging a New Era of Masterful Deception
Fraudsters are now using AI chatbots to forge convincing artwork provenance, creating a new wave of sophisticated, scalable cybercrime in the art market.
Beyond the Code: Why the UK’s Ban on AI ‘Nudification’ is a Defining Moment for Tech
The UK’s new law banning deepfake ‘nudification’ apps is a landmark moment, creating new challenges and responsibilities for developers and AI startups.
More Than Code: Why One in Three Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support
A new report reveals one in three people use AI for emotional support. We explore the tech, the psychology, and the immense opportunities and risks ahead.
The AI Persuasion Engine: Can Chatbots Rewrite Our Political Reality?
A new study shows AI chatbots can effectively persuade people using fake facts, posing a significant threat to political stability and digital discourse.
The ‘Made by AI’ Label Is a Red Herring. Here’s What the Gaming Industry Taught Us.
The push for a “Made by AI” label seems like a simple solution for transparency, but the video game industry’s history shows it’s a flawed approach.