Euractiv — 11/03/2026

I like the idea behind this tool because it tackles a serious online societal problem. I'm curious if and how it will pass the test of time. The key challenge will be to link subjective criteria to objective metrics - a problem we've seen with privacy, which still lacks objective benchmarks despite substantial research. But unlike privacy, where platforms have hidden behind consent mechanisms to avoid accountability, hate speech tracking involves no such button for users - and no excuse for platforms.

the tech buzz — 05/03/2026

This article caught my attention because it exposes the threat of de-anonymization that AI agents pose and its consequences for online privacy. The author writes that 'the implications stretch far beyond embarrassing social media reveals' and points out that whistleblowers who reveal corporate misconduct and government corruption, journalists who shield their informants, and political dissidents in repressive states all risk retaliation. It remains to be seen how platform companies, having built their communities partly on anonymity pledges, will address this challenge.

Rest of World — 03/03/2026

This analysis of India's technological dependence reveals patterns that are also applicable to Europe. Attracting foreign tech companies to invest locally ultimately results in profits being exported abroad, exemplifying a kind of digital colonialism. In my opinion, the solution lies in a demand-side strategy that favors local and open-source products over monopolies such as Microsoft Office and Windows. Although this approach would incur higher costs initially, it would stimulate local solutions and generate revenue through taxes, job creation and increased consumer spending. Implementation should begin now as a long-term initiative.

Diplo — 02/03/2026

This article points out that the 'real digital sovereigns' are the tech companies, who control all 'vectors' of sovereignty, from infrastructure, to data, AI models, and services. Beyond the US and China (and North Korea), the only realistic strategy for countries to gain control over their digital sovereignty will be to work together, whether through joining or creating regional blocs or participating in international standards bodies, to coordinate on regulations, trade agreements, procurement rules, and other policy mechanisms. In other words, digital sovereignty for most countries is not a national project. It’s a regional project.