Opinion
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Deepfakes are eroding trust in politics and society. Elections can be swayed by lies candidates never told. From Slovakia’s 2023 ballot to paid fake ads on social platforms, synthetic media is undermining democratic processes and public confidence — a growing threat with few safeguards in place.
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AI is transforming corporate operations, from efficiency to ESG reporting. But alongside opportunity comes reputational risk. George Coleman, CEO of The PHA Group, examines how businesses can balance AI’s promise with its pitfalls — from fraud and content misuse to the future of jobs.
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AI may seem highly intelligent but it still needs supervision. Treating large language models as autonomous decision-makers ignores a key truth: performance does not equal understanding. Tim Sears, Chief AI Officer at HTEC, argues that human oversight is not a constraint on innovation — it’s the foundation for responsible deployment.
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Vibe coding shifts software creation from code to outcomes. Michael Hunger, VP of Product Innovation at Neo4j, unpacks the promise of AI-guided software development — and tackles three persistent myths holding vibe coding back from mainstream adoption.
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Red teaming reveals the truth behind cybersecurity readiness. Dave Spencer, Director of Technical Product Management at Immersive, explores how red team exercises move businesses beyond theoretical defences — testing real-world resilience across people, processes, and technology.
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Using customer data well fuels tech growth and lasting loyalty. Sa’ed Anabtawi, Product Director at WOLF, explores how data-informed decision-making — from early-stage feedback loops to in-app behavioural insights — helps tech businesses accelerate growth, improve retention, and build customer-first product strategies that scale effectively.
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Cybersecurity compliance is no longer optional — it’s a moving target. Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online, examines the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and why organisations must evolve their compliance strategies to keep pace with an increasingly dynamic regulatory landscape.
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Payment data creates hidden risks in fragmented digital systems. Large organisations are increasingly exposed as customer and supplier payment details spread across spreadsheets, shared folders, and manual processes. Mark Bish, Principal Product Manager at Bottomline, explains how tokenisation can reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen compliance, and streamline operations without disrupting payment workflows.
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Whistleblowing reform in the UK remains a slow process. Francesca Titus examines the gaps in the Office of the Whistleblower Bill, from insufficient protections to missing financial incentives, and asks what companies should be doing now to prepare for a new era of corporate accountability.
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Gen Z’s nostalgia kick is fuelling a Britpop visual revival. Jacqueline Bourke of iStock explains how Oasis-inspired aesthetics are helping brands connect with younger audiences by prioritising authenticity over AI polish and leaning into raw, relatable imagery that builds trust.