Chris Stokel-Walker
Is AI’s pact with religion a cry for help or a cynical ploy?
As anthropic forms an alliance with the Pope, Chris Stokel-Walker asks if religion can give AI its moral compass
How soon before a humanoid robot will be doing your dishes?
Robo-helpers are on sale now, but letting them loose in your kitchen is another story, says Chris Stokel-Walker
Your health records are medicine’s superpower — and its biggest risk
Medical data could revolutionise healthcare — but what if it ends up for sale in China, asks Chris Stokel-Walker
Will your next boss be an avatar?
Who’s accountable for any decision? Because Mark Zuckerberg hasn’t said it – his persona has, writes Chris Stokel-Walker
One big step… for future missions: what did we learn from Artemis II?
The moon mission didn’t break scientific ground — but that wasn’t the point, says Chris Stokel-Walker
Gadgets and gizmos: on the ground at tech’s big annual jamboree
The tech industry descended on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress. Chris Stokel-Walker was among them
Predicting a pandemic: are we on the brink of viral Armageddon?
Falling vaccination rates and Trump’s funding cuts are creating a perfect storm, says Chris Stokel-Walker
Inside the lab where scientists want to rewrite our DNA from scratch
Artificial biological intelligence could change humanity forever. Chris Stokel-Walker reports
Are you ready for the arrival of humanoid robots?
We are entering the era of Mechanical ai ‘beings’, says Chris Stokel-Walker, and all eyes are on China…
Is the race to build data centres in space a planet-saver?
Chris Stokel-Walker asks if off-planet data centres are a viable way to meet AI’s insatiable demand for energy
Want to clone your departed canine best friend? That’ll be £38,000
Paris Hilton did it, as has NFL star Tom Brady. But is there a catch to cloning pets, asks Chris Stokel-Walker
The bionic human: Are you ready for brain microchipping?
The tech titans’ battle for supremacy over brain optimisation is under way. If achieved, life may never be the same, Chris Stokel-Walker investigates
Why the Online Safety Act poses 'substantial threat to privacy'
An honourable attempt to protect children online has backfired after the Online Safety Act put up barriers to adults wanting to access innocuous content – pushing them into the arms of VPN providers
Hostage to hackers: Can the war against ransomware be won?
Cybersecurity is now a top priority for all major businesses, Chris Stokel-Walker investigates why
China developing military space tech ‘breathtakingly fast’
NASA lay-offs and Chinese ambition are changing the space power balance, writes Chris Stokel-Walker
When can we expect to see driverless taxis in London?
Automated driving systems will need to reliably navigate these dense, unpredictable streets — which makes London a difficult proposition
OpenAI vs Google: popcorn at the ready for a tech battle royale
As ChatGPT demolishes the landscape for Google, Chris Stokel-Walker gets out his crystal ball
Can Labour’s big spin on AI and tech keep Silicon Roundabout turning?
Keir Starmer talks a big talk on AI – but he hasn’t yet convinced the industry, our writer reports
What the future will look like with AI — and the jobs most at risk
Four in 10 jobs could be affected by the power of generative AI, according to research by the International Monetary Fund. But what will our lives look like in the years to come? Chris Stokel-Walker investigates
Will Twitter get a real sinking feeling as rival is launched?
Meta is looking to make a move on Elon Musk’s 2022 £38.1bn purchase
AI anxiety, VR shoes and bullish speeches — London Tech Week 2023
Now in its tenth year, London Tech Week is still making headlines. From Rishi Sunak’s full-throated opening speech to record US investment, the capital is a global tech superpower, says Chris Stokel Walker