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Innovation

If we want to stop global heating, we need more efficient technology as well as coolants that protect the climate. How many smart ideas are there already?

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A hand turning off thermostat on a radiator

Heat waves: Cooling German homes using existing technology

German researchers are now cooling homes cheaply using existing heating systems.
TechnologyJuly 11, 202402:55 min
"MADE"-Logo on a black background superimposed over colorful cubes

Will AI help or hinder us at work?

Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous. But what opportunities — and risks — come with it?
BusinessJuly 9, 202426:04 min
Lower Saxony's State Premier Stephan Weil, Siemens CEO Roland Busch, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere looking at a robotic arm

Germany struggles to keep pace in the AI race

As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Europe's largest economy is falling behind.
TechnologyJuly 1, 2024
DW Sendung Shift | Smishing

Watch out for text message scams

Fraudsters use dubious text messages, or SMS, to deceive unsuspecting recipient into revealing personal information.
TechnologyJune 28, 202401:21 min
DW Sendung Shift | Twitterhack

Bitcoin scam: A look back at the Twitter hack

Hackers post fake Bitcoin offers on celebrity accounts. One scam saw success on Twitter in 2020.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202401:05 min
A series of faces being scanned on a computer

Identity theft a worrying trend in India

Some 45% of Indian consumers have encountered identity theft, and fraud involving AI voices and videos is also rising.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202402:06 min
DW Sendung Shift | Tipps Karsten Nohl

How to prevent identity theft

Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication are great strategies for keeping your personal data safe.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202401:07 min
DW Sendung Shift | Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster breach: Customers' personal data stolen

Cyber criminals infiltered a cloud service platfrom, stealing the personal data of millions of music fans.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202402:01 min
DW Sendung Shift | ID theft

Identity theft: How secure is your personal data online?

How do hackers steal personal data? SHIFT explains scammers’ methods and how to protect yourself.
Digital WorldJune 28, 202412:34 min
Closeup of shoes on the feet of a young child

In Kenya, innovative shoes help boost kids' confidence

In Nairobi's slums, a groundbreaking initiative is transforming lives with the gift of durable, self-expanding shoes.
SocietyJune 26, 202401:30 min
DW Sendung Made in Germany

When technology meets reality — MADE

Technology meets reality: EVs, spy chips, drones and computer games.
BusinessJune 25, 202426:04 min
Gesichtserkennung

What you need to know if you pay with your face - Shift

Pay per face. Tackling heatwaves with tech. Meta and gun violence. Topics that move the tech world.
Digital WorldJune 22, 202412:34 min
USB-C-Stecker

How long can data be stored?

Using synthetic DNA to store data.
ScienceJune 21, 202402:09 min
NVIDIA and Microsoft logos on their respective corporate headquarters

AI: Is Microsoft and Nvidia's dominance damaging?

The tech giants are winning the artificial intelligence race and face more scrutiny from US antitrust regulators.
TechnologyJune 18, 2024
DW Sendung Shift | referee

A fair game through tech?

Referees are using more and more technological tools. How is that improving how matches are played?
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:00 min
DW Sendung Shift | data

Could data be the secret to success in football?

Data is increasingly important in football. The more meaningful data, the better the AI analysis.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:32 min
A screenshot of a program analyzing a match using AI

How can AI help football coaches?

Match analyses with artificial intelligence helps coaches to analyze more matches and recognize opponents' tactics.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:11 min
DW Sendung Shift | scouting

Does AI find the best football players?

AI-based data analysis is meant to help find the player who’s the perfect fit.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202402:52 min
HER Women in Asia | Staffel 4

Tech Mania

Meet three women who are using technology in different ways, turning their passion into professions.
BusinessJune 14, 202418:54 min
DW Sendung Shift | shift

How is AI changing football? - Shift

It takes more than having the best players to win – having the best AI is increasingly important.
Digital WorldJune 14, 202412:34 min
Social media icons logo displayed on a smartphone with disinformation on screen seen in the background,

Joint efforts needed to combat disinformation

Fake news is fueling anti-democratic forces around the world, says global report.
TechnologyJune 13, 2024
VoloCity

What is the future of smart mobility?

Do artificial intelligence and flying cars solve our traffic problems? Find out on SHIFT.
Digital WorldJune 6, 202412:36 min
DW Focus on Europe Sendungslogo

Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

Civilian life in Ukraine has become impossible, says a teacher taking up arms.
ConflictsJune 6, 202426:03 min
EmotionalAI

AI reads the emotions behind our words

AI can understand our emotions even without reading our faces or scanning brain waves.
Digital WorldMay 31, 202403:19 min
LLM

How does an AI chatbot work?

Neural networks can learn. But how good is the data used for their training?
Digital WorldMay 31, 202401:04 min
IndiaAI

Sexual health in India: AI chatbots and taboos

To answer questions about sexual health, AI bot Myna Bolo needs to understand many Indian dialects.
HealthMay 31, 202402:15 min
OpenAI ChatGPT App | GPT-4o

Is ChatGPT4o omnipotent?

ChatGPT4o laughs at jokes and can communicate using human emotions. This can be risky.
Digital WorldMay 31, 202402:16 min
Symbolbild | Nutzung von KI Apps

How well do AI chatbots understand us?

Chatbots can show and understand emotions — what are the advantages and dangers?
Digital WorldMay 31, 202412:34 min
Author Paris Marx stands on stage during the re:publica tech conference. Behind Marx is an illustration that reads, "Data centers are energy vampires.

The dark side of the AI revolution

Concerns range from the environmental footprint of the technologies to surveillance and "data colonialism."
PoliticsMay 29, 2024
A computer artwork displaying a conceptual image of artificial intelligence

Are Google, Meta and Amazon's AI tools hampering innovation?

Big Tech is making big strides in artificial intelligence and collecting more data. So how come innovation is slowing?
BusinessMay 28, 2024
DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

From Kafka to AI

Franz Kafka, a genius plagued by self-doubt. Plus: scary AI videos and spectacular moves!
LiteratureMay 25, 202426:04 min
French President Emmanuel Macron applauds Microsoft CEO Brad Smith at the French Microsoft headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, outside Paris

France is reaching for the stars in artificial intelligence

France is on a winning streak when it comes to attracting investment in artificial intelligence. But big hurdles remain.
BusinessMay 24, 2024
OpenAI ChatGPT App | GPT-4o

Lifelike AI, Social Media's Impact, and AI Ethics Explored

Can we trust GPT-4o? Does social media make us gloomy? Should AI make life-and-death decisions?
Digital WorldMay 24, 202412:34 min
Rotating wind blades of a partially wooden wind turbine

The groundbreaking potential of wooden wind turbines

Wind power is environmentally friendly — but building the towers isn't. Could swapping wood for steel be the answer?
Nature and EnvironmentMay 22, 202401:50 min
DW Sendung Made in Germany

Yesterday’s technology, tomorrow’s progress - MADE

Arctic energy transition, back to the USSR, new pneumatic tube mail, mini MRI scanners and e-bikes.
BusinessMay 21, 202426:04 min
DW Sendung Eco India

Indian women take to the skies as drone pilots

Women in India are piloting drones that spray crops. It’s a social and economic boon for the women — but at what cost?
EqualityMay 21, 202405:00 min
Shift Suno

Is AI the future of music?

Even people with no musical talent can now compose songs thanks to AI audio tools.
Digital WorldMay 17, 202403:16 min
A couple dance the tango, as a band plays

Can AI help keep regional music traditions alive?

Fearing a loss of regional music, Nicolas Madoery is training AI audio tools with traditional voices from Latin America.
Digital WorldMay 17, 202401:02 min
A K-pop band performs

K-pop producers use AI for international success

K-pop bands with an international audience use artificial intelligence to sing in English or Chinese.
Digital WorldMay 17, 202402:11 min
USA | 2022 MTV VMAs Show in New York | Bad Bunny

Warning against musical deepfakes

Audio AI songs often resemble original works. Musicians are concerned about copyrights and income.
Digital WorldMay 17, 202401:52 min
Two schoolchildren work on their lesson, interacting with a small white robot on the desk

Robot avatar helps German student attend class

Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
InnovationMay 14, 202403:07 min
DW Focus on Europe Sendungslogo

Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

Many opposition members have fled Russia. They continue to resist Putin from exile.
PoliticsMay 9, 202426:05 min
Cyberkriminalität | Symbolbild

How to spot online fraudsters

An expert reveals how to spoil scamming schemes and shield yourself from fraud.
TechnologyMay 3, 202401:39 min
DW SHIFT Vorschaubild| Bitcoin Illustration

Crypto-scam: Fraudulent Investments

Scammers fleece investors attracted by the promise of rapid bitcoin and other cryptocurrency yields.
TechnologyMay 3, 202401:49 min
Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Scam factories in Myanmar

Thousands of workers in Southeast Asia are being forced to scam people online.
TechnologyMay 3, 202401:20 min
Videokonferenz AI Katana Deepfake

Advancing AI Scams

Computers struggle differentiating AI-faked voices from the real thing. It’s ideal for scammers.
TechnologyMay 3, 202402:38 min
Doku Zwangsarbeit in Asiens Betrugsfabriken

Scam Factories in Myanmar: Cyber Slavery

Thousands of people are forced to scam people online from factories in Southeast Asia.
TechnologyMay 3, 202412:36 min
Symbolbild Dating-App Online Dating

Designed to fail: What dating apps really want from you

Dating apps promise you love, but can they deliver? Matches come at a cost - your data!
Digital WorldMay 2, 202404:12 min
DW Eco India (Sendungslogo Composite)

Future-proof innovations to protect nature - Eco India

Insects give shrimps a boost - and add crunch to pizzas too. Dal Lake’s future depends on conservation efforts. Plus hot
Nature and EnvironmentMay 2, 202426:06 min
Filming

A Kenyan reality TV show on farming

Millions of Kenyans love Shamba Shape Up. Taking a fun approach, it helps farmers boost yields and adopt green methods.
GlobalizationMay 2, 202404:44 min