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• European Commission emphasizes that the ECB won't have access to individuals' identities with the new currency. Critics fear it's a surveillance tool. The tough sell is explaining what the Digital Euro is and addressing industry concerns. 

  
  

  Privacy fears dominate launch of digital euro plan

  
  



• McDonald's dropped a tasty purple milkshake to celebrate Grimace's birthday, and it's going viral for all the wrong reasons.

  
  

  First, a sip of delight, then a glimpse into a chilling future.

  
  

  The wonderful horror of the Grimace shake TikTok trend

  
  
  
  

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• Just when you thought influencer marketing couldn't get any worse, Shein takes it to a new level. Sending poorly informed influencers to its factory in an attempt to improve its reputation only resulted in accusations of propaganda.

  
  

  All the ways Shein’s influencer tour went wrong

  
  

• Meta sheds light on how AI shapes our social media experience. In a blog post, Meta's President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, emphasizes transparency and accountability. The 22 'system cards' explain how content is ranked and recommended on FB and IG.

  
  

  How AI Influences What You See on Facebook and Instagram | Meta

  
  



• Amidst AI Doomers and Utopists, let's hear the voice of AI Pragmatists. They promote responsible adoption, safety, ethics, and inclusivity. Their balanced approach is key to meaningful AI regulations and benefiting all. via

  
  

  Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Ignore The AI Utopists And Doomers: The Need For Louder AI Pragmatists

  
  
  
  

  • Fascinating article about the hopes, fears, and impact of AI. The poll of 2,000 people reveals mixed feelings about AI's potential. Some see opportunities for creativity and automation, while others worry about misinformation and job loss.

    
    

    How people are really using AI (and what they’re afraid of).

    
    
  
  
  
  



• The Vatican and Santa Clara University collaborate to release the ITEC Handbook, an operational roadmap for ethics in the age of disruptive technologies. This comprehensive guide empowers tech companies to navigate complex ethical dilemmas posed by AI.

  
  

  The Institute for Technology, Ethics and Culture (ITEC) presents "Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies: An Operational Roadmap," or, more

  
  
  
  

  • It was produced by the Institute for Technology, Ethics, and Culture (ITEC), a collaboration between the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education. The handbook was released in June 2023 and has been endorsed by Pope Francis.

    
    
  
  

  • Chat with the ITEC-Handbook “Bridging the Gap between the Theory of Ethical Principles and the Practice of Technology Ethics in Organizations: The ITEC Primer” on ChatPDF: https://chatpdf.com/share/tACK61aBtu6kgLfgtxGht

    
    

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• Media Marketing | News | Twintig jaar na Snowden, door Clo Willaerts [in Dutch]

  
  

  Media Marketing | News | Twintig jaar na Snowden, door Clo Willaerts (speaker, author, trainer)

  
  



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• Apple has put up the entire first episode of its post-apocalyptic drama Silo on Twitter so anyone can watch for free. 

  
  

  https://twitter.com/AppleTV/status/1673730750095712256?s=20

  
  



• The Password Game. Damnit, rule 5!

  
  

  The Password Game

  
  

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