Shift: Living in the Digital Age
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCan 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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A robot helps catch thieves
October 21, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 8.46 MB VideoIn Los Angeles, a delivery robot filmed thieves trying to steal its contents. The video footage helped police catch the suspects. But what are the repercussions when it comes to data privacy?
How robots support law enforcement
October 21, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 15.3 MB VideoPolice robots gather important information – for example, at crime scenes. They also ensure greater safety for police officers, because the robots are often deployed in dangerous situations.
Predictive policing: When AI predicts criminal activity
October 21, 2023 02:02 - 2 minutes - 22.3 MB VideoIn many countries, police use software that supposedly helps prevent crimes before they’re committed. Proponents say this makes cities safer. Critics say it leads to increased discrimination. How does it work?
Will Google's Power fade soon?
October 19, 2023 08:17 - 4 minutes - 34 MB VideoUsing Google search is often more of a reflex than an actual choice. Is this too much power? The outcome of the antitrust trial against Google in the US could have consequences for users worldwide.
How Spotify & Co. use AI to transform entertainment
October 16, 2023 12:16 - 4 minutes - 33.1 MB VideoPodcasts from around the world in your language, music and playlists catered to your taste – AI does it all. To improve your entertainment, services like Spotify and Deezer are using AI. How can you benefit even more?
Modern cars – a Data Protection Nightmare
October 12, 2023 09:08 - 55 seconds - 7.81 MB VideoModern cars contain numerous trackers, cameras and microphones - also in the interior. What manufacturers want to know – and are allowed to sell – about the occupants, is shocking.
Sending emails with the power of thought
September 15, 2023 15:36 - 2 minutes - 17 MB VideoA brain-computer interface developed by Australian startup Synchron allows a person to send an email with their thoughts alone. It's given patients with advanced neurological diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis a new way to communicate.
Brain implants help paraplegic man walk again
September 15, 2023 15:35 - 1 minute - 9.14 MB VideoA paralyzed man can walk after an experimental operation performed by neurosurgeons in Switzerland. Thanks to brain implants, artificial intelligence and electrodes in his spinal cord, the patient can now move his legs.
Ballet created by AI-human collaboration
September 15, 2023 10:18 - 2 minutes - 18.3 MB VideoGenerative AI inspired the choreography, music, costumes and stage design for the ballet "Fusion" at the Leipzig Opera. Beatboxer and AI artist Harry Yeff fuses his voice with artificial intelligence.
Immersive theater with holography
September 15, 2023 10:18 - 2 minutes - 23.2 MB VideoIn the theater production "Felix's Room", memories of the past become visible with 3D laser technology. Holographic projections show the life of a married Jewish couple under the Nazi regime.
Tech experiments in the theater
September 13, 2023 10:57 - 3 minutes - 30.3 MB VideoImmersing yourself in an opera with virtual reality glasses is possible with the VR productions of the Augsburg State Theater. They also incorporate augmented reality, so that anywhere can become a theater stage.
How to hack an AI and why you should care
September 05, 2023 10:59 - 4 minutes - 33.9 MB Video'Good' hackers managed to outsmart AI models in order to improve security. Hacked AI could tell you how to build a bomb or steal your private data. How do you get an AI to go rogue? And why is the problem so hard to fix?
The future of dating: Will AI find your perfect match?
September 04, 2023 12:20 - 3 minutes - 32 MB VideoTech developers are promising us better dating luck with the help of digital technologies: more great dates with less effort. But there are downsides to this trend, too. Could AI become your 21st century cupid?
Time traveling with VR
August 31, 2023 12:41 - 2 minutes - 20 MB VideoTime travel is now possible, thanks to VR technology—which recreates realistic worlds with architectural precision. Visitors can travel through past decades using just a headset.
Using a VR headset to travel back in time
August 30, 2023 13:12 - 2 minutes - 16.7 MB VideoAn increasing number of schools and museums are offering VR experiences that allow users to participate in historic events—unique adventures that leave a lasting impression.
How does our brain process experiences in VR?
August 29, 2023 09:09 - 2 minutes - 20.9 MB VideoThe brain treats information in a VR world the same way as stimuli in the real world—generating real emotions. But the quality of the experience depends on various factors.
Is virtual reality the future of travel?
August 28, 2023 13:02 - 2 minutes - 20.9 MB VideoA virtual reality experience is cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and less dangerous, but can it replace a real vacation? At the moment, this new technology is only used in vacation preparation.
Is Augmented Reality the future of online shopping?
August 17, 2023 13:09 - 2 minutes - 17.1 MB VideoHolographic AR apps are poised to change online shopping. They will allow users to better assess how new furniture will look in their own home or which glasses are the best fit.
More diversity thanks to AI-generated models?
August 16, 2023 08:07 - 3 minutes - 25 MB VideoAI-generated models are a cost-effective way for fashion companies to add diversity to their product promotions. Some ad agencies have already specialized in AI-generated advertising. But others are voicing their concerns.
Targeted advertising thanks to hyper-personalization?
August 15, 2023 10:21 - 1 minute - 10.4 MB VideoUsing personal data from users, artificial intelligence can individualize commercials, a process called hyper-personalization. For example, geo-data can be used to target advertising locally.
AI revolution in advertising
August 14, 2023 08:47 - 2 minutes - 22 MB VideoStartups like Rephrase.ai are making ads tailored to small businesses featuring superstars like Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan. All it takes is a short clip of the star and an AI video generator.
Eyeball-scanning to tell AI from human
August 11, 2023 13:14 - 4 minutes - 37.6 MB VideoHow can you tell humans from AI? Sam Altman’s “Worldcoin” aims at creating digital passports that verify you as a real human – by scanning your eyes. Users who were previously without an ID could do business online.
Will AI replace your doctor?
August 10, 2023 16:24 - 4 minutes - 34.3 MB VideoFrom big data-driven diagnostics to personalized therapy: AI is expected to revolutionize medicine. What’s in for us patients? And in which fields do human doctors outdo artificial Intelligence?
AI’s infinite memory
July 29, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 8.2 MB VideoWhen AI learns something new, it retains the information forever. That makes data protection more important than ever.
Latin America’s AI specialists head to richer pastures
July 29, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 11.2 MB VideoMany of South America's best AI specialists are migrating to richer countries — leaving behind thousands of lesser skilled workers that North America then uses for outsourced low-wage jobs.
AI as India’s new economic powerhouse
July 29, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 14.1 MB VideoMany people in India have high hopes for AI as a new source of economic revenue. But the government fears that regulation could threaten the young new industry before it has taken off.
Learning to code with help from ChatGPT
July 15, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 14.7 MB VideoChatGPT knows multiple programming languages. The AI tool can simplify writing code or setting up a website. DW tried it out.
Learning real-world skills using AI
July 15, 2023 02:02 - 2 minutes - 19.7 MB VideoCould artificial intelligence help us learn to play piano or even surf? Researchers at the Dresden University of Technology are developing machines that could teach us complex skills. The goal: an "Internet of Skills."
The app 'Love Land'’ teaches sex education
July 15, 2023 02:02 - 2 minutes - 21 MB VideoSex education can be uncomfortable for teenagers. The smartphone app, "Love Land," aims to counter misinformation on the topic and confront taboos that teenagers sometimes face. It's designed to be fun and informative.
Read, write, and understand texts better with ChatGPT
July 15, 2023 02:02 - 1 minute - 11.3 MB VideoChatGPT can summarize texts, break down complex subjects, or give an overview of a topic. It can be used to simplify texts and research tasks. But beware: Every answer provided by ChatGPT needs to be fact-checked.
Are flying cars the future of transportation
July 13, 2023 07:32 - 3 minutes - 28.5 MB VideoWhen will you fly around town? Several air taxi companies are targeting to start operations by 2024 or 2025. Here’s everything you need to know!
Are you falling for fake reviews? AI can help stop that!
July 10, 2023 12:09 - 4 minutes - 38.2 MB VideoFake online reviews are a huge problem for consumers – but also a huge market: Worldwide, millions of people write fake reviews for money. Online retailers like Amazon try to tackle the problem – with AI.
Can robot companions live up to expectations?
July 07, 2023 07:43 - 2 minutes - 18.8 MB VideoWith its googly eyes and cute sounds, the robot Lovot was designed to be loveable. Why are such robot companions especially popular in Japan? And can they ever provide people with the kind of companionship they need?
Does social media alleviate loneliness?
July 04, 2023 09:06 - 1 minute - 15.8 MB VideoSocial media can help against loneliness. But sociologist Anne Deremetz says we must also continue meeting in person or we risk falling out of practice – and technology can never replace face-to-face interactions.
More social contact through robots
July 03, 2023 12:54 - 4 minutes - 34.8 MB VideoDawn Café in Tokyo has found a way to use robots to boost inclusivity. The robots who wait on tables here are piloted by people with illnesses or disabilities. This creates jobs for those who are homebound and increases their social participation.
Ethics in games: the limits of freedom
June 16, 2023 10:23 - 2 minutes - 20.3 MB VideoWar video games are becoming more and more realistic and brutal. Are scenes of violence or obvious political bias acceptable?
Virtual information: The uncensored library in Minecraft
June 16, 2023 10:19 - 2 minutes - 19 MB Video"Reporters Without Borders" have created a palace full of books and articles in Minecraft. They want to provide independent information to people living under authoritarian regimes.
Death from above: Drone warfare as a game
June 16, 2023 10:13 - 1 minute - 8.86 MB VideoIn this first-person shooter, users slip into the role of a Ukrainian soldier. Part of the profits goes to fund Ukrainian aid projects.
Games in the information war
June 16, 2023 10:13 - 1 minute - 9.27 MB VideoGames like "Death from Above" are deliberately political. They play an important role in the information war.
War games: Fascinating or bizarre?
June 16, 2023 10:09 - 1 minute - 9.37 MB VideoGames depicting wars, promise action and adventure in historical or fictional battles. But how does this affect players?
Computer chips made with human neurons
June 02, 2023 11:13 - 1 minute - 14.7 MB VideoThe human brain is much more energy-efficient than current AI systems. Australian startup Cortical Labs hopes its biological chips made with human neurons will be a game changer.
Improving AI chips with the help of human brain cells
June 02, 2023 11:07 - 2 minutes - 20.2 MB VideoAI is modeled on the human brain. To copy the brain's functions, an Australian startup has grown human brain cells on electrodes in a petri dish. This means the new chip is, in a sense, alive.
What’s the future of brain-computer interfaces?
June 02, 2023 11:02 - 2 minutes - 16.3 MB VideoSo far, brain-computer interfaces have been tested mainly for people with disabilities. But tech companies are already dreaming up brain implants that could be used in a variety of fields.
Vulkan Files: How Putin Is waging a global cyberwar
May 12, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 31.8 MB VideoThe leaked “Vulkan files” are the first insight into Putin’s cyberwarfare. They link the Kremlin to hacks around the world and could help experts prepare for coming attacks. Here’s what’s in them.
3D printed rockets: a revolution in spaceflight
May 12, 2023 17:35 - 3 minutes - 22.6 MB Video3D printing technology could be crucial in future space missions like the planned journey to Mars. Food and other important things could be printed during long interplanetary journeys. Here’s what you need to know.
Is it Drake or fake? How AI creates viral hits
May 12, 2023 17:34 - 5 minutes - 43 MB VideoCanadian rapper Drake is one of many artists whose voice has been used for so called audio deepfakes — without his consent. Creating them is becoming easier and easier, but what are the legal and ethical implications?
A former troll now fights hate speech
May 05, 2023 13:53 - 1 minute - 25.7 MB VideoFor years, Goran Jevtic from Austria trolled political opponents on the web. He made fun of them, threatened them, collected and published private information about them. But then he had a change of heart.
Trolls: a problem for democracy
May 05, 2023 13:49 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MB VideoMarginalized groups are particularly at risk of being marginalized by trolls, says Anna-Lena von Hodenberg. She is the CEO of HateAid and works to combat online aggression and its consequences.
Three tips against hate speech on the web
May 05, 2023 13:45 - 27 seconds - 16.4 MB VideoVictims do not have to deal with hateful comments on their own. Organizations like Hate Aid are there to help. CEO Anna-Lena von Hodenberg provides tips on how to respond to hate speech.
Not a victim: how a trans woman deals with hate
May 05, 2023 13:35 - 3 minutes - 17.7 MB VideoInsults, bullying, even death threats: trans woman Jessica Zemer faces hateful comments on social media all the time. Rather than ignoring them, she responds to the trolls with humor.