Jason Thomas

Jason Thomas

Contributing Writer

Jason is an expert in technology, investigations, and cyber security and has worked with governments, the private-sector, and non-governmental organizations to identify threats and opportunities that will shape the future. As Chief of Innovation for Thomson Reuters Special Services, Jason facilitates, oversees, and executes long-term solutions to emerging technology challenges. The views expressed are his alone and do not necessarily represent the views of Thomson Reuters or Thomson Reuters Special Services.

You can follow Jason on Twitter @jasonthomas.

 

In times of emergency, many of us reach for our phones. They are vital to the safety and security of our families, friends, and colleagues.
Most of us are reasonable, thoughtful people. Why can't we stop texting, emailing, and posting status updates while driving?
Why does much of the world stubbornly resist data and email encryption? Why don’t we enable it on all our devices all the time?
We build tools, and those tools determine, construct, and guide our lives. Should we welcome the assistance that artificially intelligent machines provide?  
Last year almost 80 billion videos were watched on Pornhub, the world's largest repository of free online porn. No wonder Playboy has to rethink its revenue stream.
The ill-mannered use of mobile phones in public is infuriating. Here's what you can do about it.
Ever want to get rid of the link to that pic of you doing a keg stand? Google can help. And it's pretty creepy.