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Monopoly or Merit? Why Google Faced the Biggest Tech Trial in Decades

Can one company control too much of the internet? This piece explores Google's historic antitrust case, the arguments surrounding its dominance in online search, and the broader implications for competition, data, and the future of Big Tech.

DEC 12

The Climate Cost of AI: Examining the Environmental Cost of Large Language Models

As AI systems grow more powerful, concerns about their environmental impact are also increasing. This article explores the energy demands and carbon footprint of modern AI, separating common misconceptions from reality while examining how innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability can shape a greener future for artificial intelligence.

NOV 26

The Age of Spyware: Pegasus, Privacy, and the Future of Surveillance

Originally marketed as a tool to combat terrorism and serious crime, Pegasus spyware has become emblematic of the growing tension between national security and personal privacy. This article examines the rise of commercial spyware, the technological capabilities behind Pegasus, and the ethical, legal, and societal questions surrounding digital surveillance in an increasingly connected world.

SEP 4

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Tact & Tech explores how technology changes the way we think, create, connect, and live—and how we can design a more human relationship with it.

Through journalism, conversations, workshops, and creative experiments, we examine technology not just as a tool, but as a cultural and human force.

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