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In a constantly changing world, it is essential for researchers to anticipate the technological developments taking shape and to reflect on the fundamental changes in terms of uses and economic models, and more broadly on changes in society. Research lights our way forward, helping to shape a completely digital but nonetheless entirely human future.

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Usage challenges of Voice-activated “intelligent” home assistants

Though the market of voice-activated intelligent home assistants is currently expanding fast, little is known as yet about how these devices are being used. The spread of this technology raises a number of questions about users’ interaction with and appropriation of such systems and the controversies that may arise in the social context of their reception by the users (privacy, for example). This article sheds light on how these systems are actually being used and on the social challenges they pose, based on two empirical studies.
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In search of simpler accessibility

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Putting Augmented Reality to the test with museum visitors

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From servitude to gift: another kind of relationship between suppliers and consumers

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Thomas Morin, a network engineer in open source mode

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Trust and security at the heart of the Vote+ system

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Recognizing and editing your facial traits with artificial intelligence

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