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Should kids be banned from Socia Media?

Roger Ditter
June 20, 2024

Social media can have negative effects on children – so a ban is being discussed on different levels. Will this protect kids or is it over the top?

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Shift — Living in the Digital Age

Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.

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