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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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Mobile money: an alternative to a bank account for small businesses in Senegal?

· Mobile money enables access to financial services (deposits, transfers, payments) via a mobile phone, without necessarily having a bank account.
· A sociology research project, based on a survey of small businesses in Senegal, examines the relationship between banking and mobile money.
· Collective dynamics play a decisive role in the adoption and use of banking and mobile money systems.
· Mobile money services are better suited to professional constraints and liquidity needs, without replacing banking services.
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Spatial Computing

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In a bright, modern office, a group of four people is engaged in a brainstorming session. A man is writing on a whiteboard, while three others, seated around a wooden table, are discussing and looking at a laptop. Colorful sticky notes are visible on the board. The space is decorated with colorful curtains and hanging lamps, creating a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
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Launching new technologies: “Sometimes it’s better to wait for the right moment”

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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.
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Video games : a study documents beneficial effects on mental health

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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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