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Different eras come with technological innovations that define each generation, and ours is characterised by access to digital technology. In everyday life, at home, at work and even out in the streets, digital technology is revolutionising how we do things, and above all, how we interact with one another and our environment. Digital culture is increasingly found at the root of social and environmental matters.

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Video games : a study documents beneficial effects on mental health

● A Japanese study involving more than 8,000 participants investigated the impact of video games on mental well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic.
● Contradicting conventional assumptions, the results of the study demonstrated that gaming was associated with improved scores across a range of psychological indicators.
● Gamers, notably the owners of Nintendo Switch consoles, enjoyed greater mental well-being than non-gamers, and the extent to which they did varied significantly depending on gender and age.
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Two individuals sitting on a couch, playing video games. One is holding a game controller, focused on the screen, while the other appears to be giving advice or sharing strategies. The setting is modern and bright, with a kitchen visible in the background.
Soft Robotics Lab - ETH Zürich (lab head: Prof. Robert Katzschmann (not in the picture). From left to right: Jose Greminger (Master student), Pablo Paniagua (Master student), Jakob Schreiner (visiting PhD student), Aiste Balciunaite (PhD student), Miriam Filippi (Established researcher), and Asia Badolato (PhD student).
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“Biohybrid robotics needs an ethical compass”

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Datascore: a simple digital trust rating for connected environments

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Tom Chatfield: “AI could lead to a massive pollution of the world’s data and the erasure of trust.”

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Understanding the general public’s perception of online risks: beyond official definitions

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Digital therapeutics (DTx)

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AI and inclusion: CTOs urgently need to take up the challenge

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