All articles by Laurie Clarke
Laurie Clarke
Geopolitics and protectionism threaten the next era of quantum research
As nations become more invested in the ‘quantum race’, international research efforts are being frustrated.
The latest UK-EU data adequacy roadblock is a sign of trouble to come
The future of data transfers between the UK and Europe is likely to be a contentious subject for some time to come.
Algorithmic bosses are moving beyond the gig economy
Gig economy platforms are ground zero for algorithmic management. Now, their data-driven techniques are filtering out into other industries.
The UK government is pouring venture capital money into the tech sector post-Brexit
Treasury investment could help fuel the industry’s growth, but represents a high-risk use of taxpayer funds.
The UK’s Online Safety Bill could drown internet services in red tape
Proposed legislation targets illegal and ‘legal-but-harmful’ content, and could leave businesses facing a huge regulatory burden.
Forget the hype, we have no idea how to reach human-like artificial intelligence
A new book, The Myth of Artificial Intelligence, suggests that the field of AI is on the wrong track to achieve artificial general intelligence.
Biden administration ready to take on gig economy companies
The likes of Uber and Lyft could soon face greater regulation in the US, but they are unlikely to accept it without a fight.
The EU’s crackdown on state-subsidised companies is aimed squarely at China
New proposals aim to deliver a “level playing field” for all but have been designed with Beijing in mind, experts say.
EU’s antitrust charges could strike at the heart of Apple’s business model
The EU’s probe into the rules governing the Apple App Store could have big implications for the company and other so-called ‘digital gatekeepers’.
China is racing ahead with its digital currency. Could it one day supplant the dollar?
China’s central bank digital currency, the digital yuan, could one day offer an alternative to the dollarised global financial system.