Thomas Germain is a senior technology journalist for the BBC where he covers the social and economic impacts of AI, algorithms, and life on the internet. He writes the weekly column Keeping Tabs which explores the hidden systems that shape our lived experience, from shifting algorithms and surveillance to the quiet design choices that steer what you see, buy, and believe. Thomas is also the co-host of The Interface, BBC’s weekly tech podcast that examines the technology transforming global events and everyday life.