All articles by Greg Noone
Greg Noone
Greg Noone is the editor of Tech Monitor. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian and Outside.
The war on end-to-end encryption
Messaging platforms argue that end-to-end encryption protects human rights. Governments say that it provides a shield for criminal activity.
How New Zealand’s Māori people are fighting for their data sovereignty
The Māori data sovereignty movement is part of a global campaign for indigenous data protection.
Can ESG investment change Big Tech?
Sustainable investors argue that they can change how the tech giants behave. Critics say their approach is flawed.
The fight against facial recognition
Privacy activists are using everything from high fashion to suing governments to prevent the spread of facial recognition technology.
Is crypto good for cities?
Municipalities across the world are embracing crypto. Critics say they’re endangering public finances.
Big Tech after Russia: Will tech giants stand up to other authoritarian regimes?
Meta, Twitter and Google have distanced themselves from Russia. What about all the other dictatorships?
The Mayflower will cross the Atlantic again – this time with an AI captain
Engineers at IBM hope that the vessel will have lessons for other, non-maritime applications.
Can crypto save the planet?
The sector has been castigated for its carbon emissions. But some enthusiasts believe crypto can aid sustainability.
The rise of Russia’s splinternet
Putin’s internet was a template for authoritarian regimes the world over. Now it is in danger of crumbling.
How the eNaira is turning CBDC theory into reality
Nigeria is host to the third CBDC to officially launch. Its roll-out, however, has been troubled.