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November 21, 2024
The digital world is changing rapidly. This week, three topics are in the foreground: the rise of the decentralized social network Bluesky, the security concerns surrounding submarine cables, and the increasing perception of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
Bluesky, the social network initiated by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is experiencing significant user growth. With its decentralized approach, the so-called "Authenticated Transfer Protocol" (ATproto), Bluesky fundamentally differs from centralized platforms like Twitter/X or Meta's Threads. Users have more control over their data and can operate their own servers. The federated system allows interaction between different servers, similar to email. Whether Bluesky can seriously compete with the established networks remains to be seen. However, the decentralized approach and the focus on data privacy could be attractive to many users.
The suspected sabotage of submarine cables in the Baltic Sea raises questions about the security of critical infrastructure. Submarine cables form the backbone of global communication and data transmission. A large-scale outage would have far-reaching consequences for the economy and society. The incidents highlight the need to better protect this infrastructure. Discussions about preventative measures and redundant systems are gaining importance.
A recent survey shows that a quarter of respondents consider AI to be more intelligent than their colleagues. This perception sheds interesting light on the relationship between humans and machines in the workplace. The question arises to what extent this assessment corresponds to reality and what impact it has on collaboration and the working atmosphere. The increasing integration of AI into everyday work requires a differentiated view of the capabilities and limitations of this technology.
Mindverse, as a German company for AI solutions, is closely monitoring these developments. With our range of customized AI applications, such as chatbots, voicebots, AI search engines, and knowledge systems, we support companies in integrating AI into their workflows. We are convinced that AI has the potential to positively change the world of work and optimize the collaboration between humans and machines.
Further information on this week's topics can be found in the current issue of the #heiseshow.
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