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This page includes my appearances in print and broadcast media.

Radio appearance: tech giants testify in Congress

September 6, 2018October 4, 2018 Josh Cowls

I was interviewed on Monocle 24 Radio earlier to discuss tech giants testifying to the US Congress:

The Monocle Globalist, 6th September.

Posted in Press

Radio appearance: Facebook announces attempted election interference

August 1, 2018October 4, 2018 Josh Cowls

I was interviewed on Monocle 24 Radio earlier to discuss Facebook’s announcement that it has identified attempts to influence the forthcoming U.S. midterm elections:

The Monocle Globalist, 1st August.

Posted in Press

Radio appearance: Silicon Valley tries to gain a foothold in China

July 26, 2018October 4, 2018 Josh Cowls

I was interviewed on Monocle 24 Radio earlier to discuss attempts by large tech firms such as Facebook to gain a foothold in China:

The Monocle Globalist, 26th July.

Posted in Press

The ethics of AI: how to hold machines accountable

May 25, 2018October 3, 2018 Josh CowlsLeave a comment

I am quoted in a new article in Raconteur, which also appeared in a supplement to the London Times:
The ethics of AI: how to hold machines accountable. By Nick Easen.

Posted in Press, technology, Uncategorized

Trolley problem tested in real life for first time with mice

May 11, 2018October 3, 2018 Josh Cowls

I am quoted in this New Scientist piece about new research for the ethical dilemma known as “the trolley problem”, and its implications for building autonomous systems.

Trolley problem tested in real life for first time with mice. By Clare Wilson.

Posted in Press, Uncategorized

Radio appearance: The EU’s antitrust case against Google

April 16, 2015October 4, 2018 Josh CowlsLeave a comment

My appearance on The Monocle’s Globalist show, on Thursday 16th April 2015, to discuss the EU’s antitrust case against Google. [Full episode here]

Posted in media, Press, technology

Radio appearance: Diplomacy on Twitter

March 25, 2015October 4, 2018 Josh CowlsLeave a comment

My appearance on the Monocle’s The Briefing show, on Wednesday 25th March 2015, to discuss diplomats and politicians on Twitter. [Full episode here]

Posted in media, politics, Press, technology

Who are the world’s most popular football clubs?

December 9, 2014October 4, 2018 Josh CowlsLeave a comment

I am quoted discussing how football clubs are making use of social media platforms in an article in the Guardian:

Who are the world’s most popular football clubs? By Jamie Jackson.

Posted in media, Press

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