How much of your life are you willing to trust to a machine? AI has quietly become part of our everyday lives. It’s always available, stores huge amounts of information, and can help us instantly. Most of us use it daily without thinking about what that trust really costs. After the lecture on ethics and…
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What if the game became real?
What if I could acquire skills the way I do in a game – not symbolically, but for real? • Cognitive upgrades via AI assistance• Physical boosts through robotics• A security “buff” via autonomous systems• No training. No learning curve. No risk. Just equipment.Sounds playful. The consequences are not.Because this is no longer science fiction….
The Hidden Cost of Perfectly Optimized Food
Imagine you walk into a food factory fifteen years from now. The space is black and sterile, humming with the sound of machines. No windows. No natural light. No humans in sight. A mixing machine adjusts water temperature and flour hydration in real time, its sensors reading dough elasticity to the microsecond. Perfect loaves emerge…
AI’s Hidden Environmental Cost: How Bad Are AI Systems Really for the Planet?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies of the 21st century. Tools like ChatGPT feel light, quick and helpful, but behind every answer lies a huge machine infrastructure that consumes vast amounts of energy and natural resources. While AI can support society in many ways, its environmental footprint is becoming impossible to…
Digital Food Business Week 2026
The Digital Food Business Week from the 5th to the 9th of January 2026 gathers a series of speakers around the topic of Digitalization and Food at the ZHAW Wädenswil as part of the consecutive MSc Life Science Specialization Food & Beverage Innovation. This event aims to educate students about digitalization in the food sector…
Can AI Really Make Our Food System More Sustainable?
Imagine a world where every effort to improve our food system actually made a difference. Where passionate students, dedicated teachers, and small organizations didn’t waste time reinventing the wheel, but instead found the right partners, resources, and funding—instantly. That’s the vision behind an AI-powered platform designed to connect stakeholders in the food system, eliminate redundancies,…
Using AI Responsibly within the Food System
As issues such as worsening weather patterns threaten food supplies, biodiversity loss is increasing at a rapid rate, and food waste is a large environmental issue, it stands to reason that many solutions should be considered when deciding how to address these problems. AI, with its wide-ranging abilities to detect and analyze patterns and predict…
The Intersection of Blockchain and Sustainable Agriculture: Where the Digital and Green Revolutions Meet
Blockchain was initially introduced to revolutionize the financial sector. The emergence of Bitcoin in 2008 opened the door to a decentralized financial system, but the potential of blockchain extends far beyond digital currencies. Today, blockchain technology is creating profound changes across various industries, from agriculture to supply chains, energy, and food production. This article explores…
Your Personal Brand: The Secret to Success in the Digital Age
Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. It’s your reputation, your story, and ultimately, your most valuable asset. No matter who you are or where you currently stand, building a strong personal brand can help you stand out in a crowded marketplace. Let’s dive into why personal…
How Might Technology Change Our Dining Experience in the Future?
Technology is set to transform the way we dine at restaurants, making it more seamless, personalized, and efficient. Imagine walking into a restaurant where you are instantly recognized by a digital system that greets you by name and knows your preferences. Digital menus displayed on tablets or screens will adapt to your tastes, suggesting dishes…
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