The (cable) war in the Pacific
Citing security concerns, the US and its allies have blocked several attempts by China to fund new subsea internet cables.
Greg Noone
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Greg Noone is a feature writer for Tech Monitor. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian and Outside.
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AI vs misinformation: Fighting lies with machines
UK start-up Logically harnesses AI to track and trace misinformation. Could it help end fake news?
‘The apotheosis of ownership’: What is the future of NFTs?
NFTs promise artists a new way to connect with their audience and a valuable income stream. But are they here to stay?
How the pandemic gave cybercriminals the advantage
Lockdown disrupted the traditional model of cybersecurity. Hybrid working is breaking it completely.
Can DAOs bring true democracy to corporate life?
Distributed autonomous organisations promise a collegiate alternative to traditional corporate hierarchies. Do they mean an end to office politics?
The case against bitcoin: Why governments are cracking down on crypto
Countries including Turkey, Nigeria and Vietnam have restricted or banned cryptocurrencies. Will the US be next?
Smile for the camera: Can AI detect our emotions?
Researchers hope an online game will spark a debate about the validity of ‘emotion recognition’ technology.
Unexpected face in the bagging area: The rise of facial recognition in retail
Retailers are embracing facial recognition to enhance security and smooth the payment process. Is this good business or nightmarish surveillance?
Police use of drones is setting the stage for private sector deployments
Law enforcement agencies are enthusiastic first adoptors of drone technology. What precedents are they setting for the conduct of corporate UAVs in our skies?
AI of the beholder: Analysing brain scans to understand beauty
A “mind-reading” algorithm could lead to brain-computer interfaces that incorporate emotions, say researchers.
Technology was meant to solve the Northern Irish border by now
The promise that 'smart border' technology would help smooth tensions over the Northern Ireland Protocol has yet to be realised.
Automating the law
The legal profession is cautiously embracing AI and automation, with profound implications for access to justice.
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