James is a Journalist at Exploding Topics. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in Law, he completed a Diploma in Journalism through Press Association Training. He won the Premier League award for the best sports exam script. Now in his second spell with Exploding Topics, following three years covering Liverpool Football Club, James has a keen interest in the latest trends. He has been published in areas from AI to the commerce industry, with bylines including The Independent.
James’s Most Recent Posts
The Hidden AI Workforce: 29% of Employees Pay for Their Own AI Tools While Bosses Provide No Training
The Hidden AI Workforce: 29% of Employees Pay for Their Own AI Tools While Bosses Provide No Training
In an exclusive survey, Exploding Topics found that 29% pay for their own AI tools at work, often without their bosses’ knowledge. And most receive little to no training. Our su...
Roblox Soars 18% After Q2 Earnings – Stats, Users & History
Roblox Soars 18% After Q2 Earnings – Stats, Users & History
Roblox stocks have soared after the online gameplay and game creation platform released its Q2 2025 earnings. Shares jumped more than 18% pre-market following the earnings relea...
The AI Trust Gap: 82% Are Skeptical, Yet Only 8% Always Check Sources
The AI Trust Gap: 82% Are Skeptical, Yet Only 8% Always Check Sources
Exploding Topics conducted original research into consumer attitudes to AI-generated online content. Our survey of 1,000+ web users surfaced some fascinating insights. We found...
Demographic transition statistics in the US and worldwide (2025)
Demographic transition statistics in the US and worldwide (2025)
Demographic transition refers to the reduction in birth and death rates, resulting in a population that gets steadily older over time and eventually begins to decline. The model...
What does post-pandemic consumer behavior look like in 2025?
What does post-pandemic consumer behavior look like in 2025?
The COVID-19 pandemic turned society upside down. Lockdowns and restrictions radically changed consumer behavior, and experts predicted that things would never go back to the wa...
How many people have been scammed? (2025 statistics)
How many people have been scammed? (2025 statistics)
Every year, new scams emerge and more people fall victim to scammers. But exactly how many people have been caught out? I’ve taken a look at some of the major statistics around...