My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on Keir Starmer announcing a social media ban on under-16s and plans to impose curfews on older children which will block children from most platforms, including youTube, TikTok and Snapchat, by raising the age limit for access from 13 to 16.
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How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Cybersecurity
My interview on the Security Strategist podcast where we unpack what the shift to agents means for organisations, security teams, and the people responsible for keeping data safe.
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Derry innovator creates ‘Third Pillar of the Internet’ with new privacy‑first architecture
A Derry Journal feature on my collaboration with Sean Carlin on our breakthrough that allows users to operate online with complete privacy, described as the ‘third pillar of the internet.’ Our research https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.17875.
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AI in music & film
My interview with BBC Radio Ulster on their Talkback panel discussion over the use of gen AI in music & film creation.
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Hackers trick Meta AI support bot to infiltrate Obama White House Instagram account
My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on Hackers using Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to infiltrate high-profile Instagram accounts alongside everyday user account hijackings.
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The AI That Changed Cybersecurity Forever – Why CEOs Should Be Worried
My interview with Robbie O’Brien, the Cybersecurity CEO on some of the recent pain points in cyber defence, not least the role of powerful LLMs.
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MPs call for statutory social media ban for children to tackle “addictive by design” platforms
My interview with BBC Radio Ulster on MPs urging the Government to restrict “addictive” design elements for under-16s including infinite scrolling, disappearing messages and algorithm-driven content, warning these features fuel prolonged screen time, disrupt sleep, reduce attention and contribute to behavioural problems.
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WhatsApp launches totally private ‘incognito’ conversations with its AI chatbot
My interview with BBC Radio Foyle on WhatsApp introducing private chats with its AI chatbot which not even the tech company will be able to read in a new “incognito” mode.
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The rise of the third-party and supply chain threat
My interview with Business Reporter on how AI-driven tools and a move towards automation is reshaping the risk landscape, while the rise of cloud-based services and SaaS platforms has further expanded the attack surface.
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The Internet Will Never Be This Secure Again, IEEE’s Kevin Curran on AI and Cybersecurity
My interview on The Business of Cybersecurity podcast on how cybersecurity evolved from an afterthought into one of the most in-demand career paths in the world.