Kai Johnson
Columnist
Kai began their career as a community organizer for digital rights before co-founding a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on funding green energy projects. This hands-on experience in both activism and Web3 gives their writing a unique, grounded perspective. Kai's columns for The Guardian have been praised for their passionate advocacy and clear-eyed critique of Big Tech's influence. They believe technology is a tool, and their writing is dedicated to exploring how it can be wielded for collective good.
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India Germany Partnership Fuels Clean Technology Growth Towards 2026
India currently faces an investment shortfall of $3.
May 29, 2026 · 4 min read

Tech Giants Pour Billions into Cleantech for Data Centers
In Stockholm, Sweden, waste heat from data centers now warms 2,500 apartments.
May 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Pope Leo XIV publishes landmark encyclical on artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV just dropped a bombshell: a 42,300-word encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," directly condemning artificial intelligence in warfare and political manipulation.
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Apple asks Supreme Court to review Epic Games App Store ruling
In a striking legal setback, Apple was found in civil contempt for charging a 27% fee on external payment links, a move a court deemed a willful violation of an injunction meant to open its App Store,
May 22, 2026 · 3 min read