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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 (…)

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 (…)

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 (…)

Sogar für eine Firma, die die Privatsphäre als Aushängeschild verwendet, ist es nicht immer einfach, ihre Benutzer zu beschützen: Obwohl die E-Mails selbst verschlüsselt sind, gibt es viele Metadaten. In diesem Fall war es die Zahlung mit einer VISA-Karte, die den Benutzer einer E-Mail-Adresse verriet. Ich finde es interessant, dass Proton laut einem eigenen Bericht (…)

This article illustrates the brutal economics of modern conflict and the fragility of digital infrastructures. Relatively inexpensive drones can render billion-dollar data centers ineffective, calling into question their placement in supposedly “stable” regions. For me, a question remains: What explains the apparent lack of cyberattacks by Iran? Have the U.S. and Israel blocked such attempts (…)

The Swiss eID audit highlights a trade‑off: release on schedule with fewer security features, or delay to strengthen protection. Christopher Allen, from his work on the TLS protocol, offers three lessons for eID: bugs expected to be fixed in 3–5 years can take 20; the mindset for designing a 20‑year architecture differs from the startup (…)

This case is striking in that, while we usually focus on the risks of data theft and profiling from Big Tech, the core threat here is addiction and its devastating long-term impact on the mental health of young people, such as depression, anxiety and body dysmorphia. Internal documents prove that Meta was aware of the (…)

Eine Studie über Open-Source Passwort-Managern, die die Passwörter in der Cloud speichern. Da die Programme öffentlich einsehbar sind, hat ein Student von der ETHZ nach Schwachstellen gesucht, und einige gefunden. Alle Fehler waren nur durch einen bösartigen Betreiber ausnutzbar, hatten aber zur Folge, dass Passwörter veränderbar oder sogar einsehbar waren. Die drei Passwort-Manager haben die (…)

Europe’s economy now largely runs on digital payments, making reliance on U.S. card rails a systemic exposure. Sanctions, policy shifts, outages, and data-access demands can all cause economic shocks. This is precisely why Wero is both interesting and timely: it is a bank-led, pan-European layer that can reduce strategic dependency. I’m eager to see transparent (…)

This article is interesting because it shifts the Moltbook debate away from sci‑fi “bot consciousness” and toward concrete security architecture risks. What could possibly go wrong when thousands of OpenClaw‑like agents —with full root access to their owners’ machines— are frolicking in a shared, untrusted environment, swapping prompts, payloads, and jailbreak tricks? His advice is (…)

This article highlights a crucial reality: basic connectivity must exist before any digital transformation can take place. With only 38% of the population online, Africa’s digital divide represents both a massive challenge and an opportunity. It is fascinating to observe the competition between space-based solutions (Starlink, Amazon Leo) and submarine cables (Meta’s 2Africa, Google’s Equiano). (…)

Beyond the author’s predictions for the AI bubble’s aftermath, what struck me most was his explanation of ‘accountability sinks’—people who take the blame for AI’s mistakes. Understanding this concept, which emerges from examining AI companies’ business model, leads to a crucial insight: it’s not just white-collar workers whose jobs will be eliminated, but specifically those (…)

This article highlights the vital role of governments and regulators in ensuring responsible digital innovation and protecting citizens—especially vulnerable groups—from AI-driven exploitation. It also raises the issue of digital sovereignty, showing that regulation is not just technical or legal but shaped by geopolitical pressures. For instance, action against the nudifier tool on Musk’s X platform (…)

This article is interesting because it links digital trust to systemic AI dangers—not just small tech glitches. It predicts how in 2026 AI might spread lies, spy on people, or disrupt jobs and markets faster than today’s content‑moderation and governance mechanisms can manage. This leaves us to question who should control key AI technology.