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Using tech to bypass censorship — Shift

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November 22, 2024

Autocrats are cracking down on information access. But there are ways to circumvent censorship. Also on the show: Police are turning to AI to track down criminals. And: Has tech become the ultimate tour guide?

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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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