“Vibe Hacking”
When algorithms can read our moods and subtly tune what we see, hear, and feel, our “vibe” becomes just another optimisation target. This piece explores emotional manipulation or “vibe hacking” as an emerging digital harm, and argues that protecting autonomy today means defending not only our data, but the mental and emotional environments we live in.
Epistemic Collapse?
“In an age of deepfakes and synthetic media, it’s not just facts that are under attack – it’s our ability to know what’s real, to trust anyone, and to choose freely. This post explores how ‘truth decay’ has become a frontline threat to human autonomy.”
The AI Companion Crisis
AI companions are entering our lives as confidants but emerging international cases show they can also deepen vulnerability and, in rare tragic circumstances, contribute to self-harm. This piece explores why Ireland must act now.
Terms of Extraction
What happens when we start paying for digital services with pieces of ourselves? This post explores how EU law is beginning to treat personal data as a form of payment and what that means for autonomy, dignity, and the commodification of selfhood.