All articles by Stephanie Stacey

Stephanie Stacey

What’s the NCA doing about cybercrime?

The UK’s National Crime Agency is trying to halt the recruitment of vulnerable teenagers into virtual cybercriminal gangs.

A day in the life of an AI mover-and-shaker

An ecosystem of lobbyists, pressure groups and think-tanks has emerged to help shape how politicians think about AI. Here’s how they do their jobs.

Fixing chipmaking’s dirty climate secret

Chipmakers are facing mounting pressure to tackle their carbon emissions. They’re trying everything from water-recycling and gas abatement to swapping out silicon entirely.

France wants to become Europe’s capital for AI

President Macron is calling for a French revolution in all things artificial intelligence. EU regulations might stand in his way.

What’s the role of a CTO in an AI-driven world?

CTOs are facing an uphill battle to keep pace with both rapid technical developments and heated public discourse surrounding AI.

Is crypto finally dead?

Cryptocurrency’s had a tough year. Western regulations threaten to neuter its radical appeal — but it might just spring up in a new postcode.

India’s digital payments revolution is inspiring — both for developing nations and cyber-scammers

India touts its UPI payment service as an ideal platform for boosting financial inclusivity. But cybersecurity and competition concerns persist.

Your AI coding assistant is a hot mess

Devs love Github Copilot, and Big Tech rivals are rushing to release their own coding assistant. But the mistakes keep piling up.

Quantum encryption seeks its first – and final – frontier

Satellites are built to last. That might make them the first major venue for post-quantum encryption.

Can universities solve the semiconductor talent shortage?

Universities in the United States, India, and South Korea are launching specialist talent programmes to boost their domestic chipmaking sectors.