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March 25, 2022

Metaverse is a virtual universe, and it's the most important tech trend of 2022. Experts say we will soon be spending our free time in virtual worlds. What is possible now - and in the future? The topic on SHIFT.

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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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