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UN at CES, Quantum Computing, Italian Shoe Design, and Privacy
CES ended Sunday today with some policy debates. So many cool consumer gadgets and society-transforming deep tech that is presented at what is the world’s biggest trade fair. There is a growing need to look at these new and emerging technologies from the standpoint of ethical uses, biases, and regulatory aspects. Take quantum computing, there are several startups and well-established tech companies presenting their latest. The entire automotive supply chain is there with batteries, Lidar, Level5 tech and sensors that will make self-driving cars safer. Or the “right to repair” policies and climate change. How to embed sustainability when designing products and services?
CTA's "Conversation with a Commissioner" series featuring commissioners from the FCC and FTC dove into policy. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel spoke about the potential “to leverage the power of mRNA technology in personalized approaches to treating cancer”.
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