Alex Turner, Technology Editor

Alex Turner has covered the technology industry for over a decade, specializing in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and Big Tech regulation. A former software engineer turned journalist, he brings technical depth to his reporting and has broken major stories on data privacy and platform accountability. His work has been cited by parliamentary committees and featured in documentaries on digital rights.
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Instagram’s Encryption U-Turn: What It Means for Your Direct Messages

In a surprising move, Instagram has officially disabled its end-to-end encryption (E2EE)…

Groundbreaking Research Reveals AI’s Self-Replication Potential — But Experts Remain Cautious

** In a thrilling yet measured revelation, new research has unveiled that…

Groundbreaking Research Reveals AI’s Ability to Self-Replicate: A Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity

In a fascinating new study, researchers at Palisade, a Berkeley-based organisation, have…

Russian Satellites’ Close Encounter Sparks Concerns Over Space Safety

** In an extraordinary display of precision, two Russian military satellites narrowly…

Russian Satellites Execute Close Proximity Manoeuvre, Sparking Space Collision Fears

In a remarkable display of orbital manoeuvring, two Russian military satellites, COSMOS…

Meta Takes On Ofcom: High Court Challenge Over Online Safety Act Fees

In an intriguing legal showdown, Meta, the parent company of social media…

Judge Gonzalez Rogers Takes Centre Stage in High-Stakes Musk v Altman Trial

In the heart of Silicon Valley, tensions are running high as the…

Private Credit Surge Fuels AI Boom, But Risks Loom Large, Warns Financial Stability Board

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a cautionary note regarding the…

Financial Stability Board Sounds Alarm on Private Credit’s Role in AI Infrastructure Funding

** In a striking new report, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) has…

Experience Queen’s Timeless Hits Under the Stars at Leicester’s National Space Centre

Get ready to rock the cosmos! The National Space Centre in Leicester…

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