In December 2024 I wrote an article arguing that tourism in Europe had become unsustainable.
The Death of Forgetting: Technology Is Destroying Our Freedom to Start Over
The right to be forgotten becomes paradoxical and loses its meaning in a world where everything is recorded and preserved.
The right to be forgotten becomes paradoxical and loses its meaning in a world where everything is recorded and preserved.
AI Isn’t Neutral — And That Should Worry Us
The widely held view on AI is that it is unbiased, objective, impartial.
The widely held view on AI is that it is unbiased, objective, impartial.
Tentacles of Greed: Is There No Limit to Meta’s Grasp on Society?
Once again, and for the usual reasons, I turn my attention to Meta. There are no limits to this company’s ability to cross red lines.
Once again, and for the usual reasons, I turn my attention to Meta. There are no limits to this company’s ability to cross red lines.
ChatGPT Wants to Be the New Operating System, and That Should Worry Us
This strategy, while promising convenience, raises concerns about centralization of power, lack of transparency, and potential manipulation of user behavior.
This strategy, while promising convenience, raises concerns about centralization of power, lack of transparency, and potential manipulation of user behavior.
When AI Becomes a Teen’s Companion, Clarity Must Come First
The issue lies in the type of AI interaction and the expectations it sets, particularly when teenagers seek emotional support from AI systems.
The issue lies in the type of AI interaction and the expectations it sets, particularly when teenagers seek emotional support from AI systems.
The Planet Is Dying, and We’re Looking the Other Way
Despite the existence of technological solutions, humanity’s inability to change harmful technologies and adopt cleaner alternatives is alarming.
Despite the existence of technological solutions, humanity’s inability to change harmful technologies and adopt cleaner alternatives is alarming.
From Walmart to Wall-E World: How AI Agents Are Robbing Us of Our Agency
The partnership between Walmart and OpenAI is seen as a step towards a future where algorithms dictate consumer choices, raising concerns about the erosion of individual autonomy.
The partnership between Walmart and OpenAI is seen as a step towards a future where algorithms dictate consumer choices, raising concerns about the erosion of individual autonomy.
Yes, This Is an AI Bubble. And When It Bursts, Natural Selection Will Take Over
An economic or financial bubble is the result of speculation that inflates the prices of certain assets beyond their intrinsic value.
An economic or financial bubble is the result of speculation that inflates the prices of certain assets beyond their intrinsic value.
Messaging Without the Internet: Jack Dorsey’s Radical Experiment
His latest brainchild, Bitchat, illustrates the lengths he is prepared to go in pursuit of his ideas.
His latest brainchild, Bitchat, illustrates the lengths he is prepared to go in pursuit of his ideas.
The Day the Cloud Went Dark: Europe’s Wake-up Call
A global outage of Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlighted the hyper-centralization of digital infrastructure and its potential impact on businesses worldwide.
A global outage of Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlighted the hyper-centralization of digital infrastructure and its potential impact on businesses worldwide.
Behind the Friendly Interface: The Manipulation Economy of Chatbots
The growing reliance on these chatbots, particularly among vulnerable populations, poses risks of emotional dependence, loneliness, and manipulation.
The growing reliance on these chatbots, particularly among vulnerable populations, poses risks of emotional dependence, loneliness, and manipulation.
Why It’s Time to Leave WhatsApp
Meta announced the introduction of ads in WhatsApp’s Status tab, marking a significant shift from its initial promise of an ad-free messaging experience.
Meta announced the introduction of ads in WhatsApp’s Status tab, marking a significant shift from its initial promise of an ad-free messaging experience.
Why ‘AI-Powered’ Products Are Backfiring With Consumers
Many products falsely marketed as AI-powered rely on basic programming, not true artificial intelligence.
Many products falsely marketed as AI-powered rely on basic programming, not true artificial intelligence.
How Slowing Down Traffic Makes Cities Safer, Quieter and More Human
Fewer accidents, deaths, noise, and air pollution.
Fewer accidents, deaths, noise, and air pollution.
The Coming Air Conditioning Crisis and How to Avoid It
The global demand for air conditioning is rapidly increasing, posing a significant challenge due to its environmental impact.
The global demand for air conditioning is rapidly increasing, posing a significant challenge due to its environmental impact.