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Is your smart tech a hidden danger?

Roger Ditter
September 26, 2024

The US are considering a ban of Chinese self-driving car technology — why? Here’s what's happening, and what you need to know about smart devices in general.

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Shift — Living in the Digital Age

Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.

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