CLOUD Act, data sovereignty and Switzerland: a turning point for European IT strategies?
In Switzerland, something happened in mid-November that few people expected in this form: The country's data protection commissioners have a
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In the category „General“ you will find articles, analyses and commentaries on the social, technological and economic developments of our time. The focus is on topics that affect many people directly or indirectly - from digitalization, artificial intelligence and media to everyday life, the world of work and social change. The articles often combine personal observations with practical experience and a calm, reflective view of current developments. Unlike highly specialized articles, this section is deliberately aimed at a broader audience and offers space for classification, background knowledge and food for thought. The result is a diverse collection of different topics that are nevertheless linked by a common view of interrelationships, changes and long-term developments.
Immortality through technology: how far research and AI have really come
Ever since humans have existed, there has been the desire to prolong life – or, ideally, to extend it indefinitely. In the past, it was
The new EU censorship laws: What Chatcontrol, DSA, EMFA and the AI Act mean
In an increasingly digitized world, we spend a lot of time online: chatting, shopping, working, staying informed. At the same time, the rules for how
„The Magic Wall“: Two children's books that strengthen the courage of young readers
In a time when many children's books seem short-lived and are often designed only for short-term effects, it is worth taking a look at
The silent danger of wearables: when convenience becomes surveillance
Wearables are now part of everyday life. Many people today naturally wear a smartwatch, count their steps, check their sleep quality, or let themselves
Dieter Bohlen in plain language: Why Germany is failing because of its own bureaucracy
This article highlights a current, remarkably open conversation between Dieter Bohlen – the long-time music producer, entrepreneur, and one of the most well-known faces of
Where does SARS-CoV-2 come from? A factual overview of all corona theories
When the first reports of an unusual lung disease in Wuhan emerged, it was just a side note for most of us. A
The EU's digital ID: linking, control and risks in everyday life
When you hear terms like “digital ID,” “European identity wallet,” or “EUDI Wallet,” it initially sounds abstract – almost like another complicated IT project.
Your opinion counts - New surveys on current topics
A magazine thrives on exchange – now also interactively. Those who know me know: I don't write to preach – but to
The digital euro is coming - what it means, what it must not do and what it could do
Public money is more than just a medium of exchange – it is a symbol of state sovereignty, a guarantee of economic order and a
Forced migration at HostEurope: When emails suddenly end up in the cloud
There are decisions that freelancers are happy to postpone because they are a nuisance. Switching hosting providers is undoubtedly one of them. As long as the
Future with a charger - Mr. von L'oreot buys an e-scooter
It was on one of those quiet mornings when the sun shone through the fine curtains of my study and the scent of