Why Going Digital Means Getting Scammed: The Human Cost of Convenience
Emma Clarke
Last week, I got a text message claiming to be from my bank. The number looked almost right. The message was urgent—something about suspicious activity. For a split second, my…
Emma Clarke
Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than You Think (And How the UAE Is Getting It Right)
I’ve spent years designing products and thinking about how technology fits into people’s lives. One thing I’ve learned is that the best solutions aren’t the flashiest ones—they’re the ones that…
Why Cybersecurity Matters to Everyone (Not Just Tech People)
A few months ago, I received a call from my mum. Her bank account had been compromised. Not dramatically—no money was stolen—but someone had accessed her details and set up…
Why the U.S. Government Using AI for Cybersecurity Matters to You
There’s a moment that happens in almost every conversation about cybersecurity where someone’s eyes glaze over. We start talking about vulnerabilities, exploits, and threat vectors, and suddenly it feels like…
Why CCTV in Sacred Spaces Matters More Than You Might Think
When Guildford Cathedral announced plans to install CCTV cameras, it wasn’t just making a practical security decision. It was acknowledging something we’ve all felt growing in our communities: the need…
Agentic Workflows: Why AI Assistants That Actually Think Matter for Patient Care
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what happens when AI stops just following instructions and starts actually reasoning through problems. Not in a sci-fi, Terminator kind of way, but…
When tech companies face political resistance: What Palantir’s UK challenges mean for data ethics
Palantir Technologies recently found itself in hot water on the other side of the Atlantic. A political controversy brewing in the UK is forcing the company to reconsider how it…
Why Your Security Setup Matters More Than You Think (And How to Actually Fix It)
I spend my days thinking about how people interact with technology. Most of the time, I’m focused on making apps easier to use, designing flows that feel natural, or removing…
CCTV and Public Safety: When Technology Becomes a Tool for Justice
Last week, I read about police releasing CCTV footage to identify potential witnesses in a serious crime investigation. It got me thinking about something that doesn’t always make headlines: how…
When Celebrity News Becomes Political Theater: What It Means for How We Share Information
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the blurred lines between entertainment, politics, and how we consume news. Last week, I found myself scrolling through stories about celebrity relationships, political…