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  • Quantum computing: How Elisa Torres is changing the industry (#17)

    Quantum computing: How Elisa Torres is changing the industry (#17)
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks to Elisa Torres, the 19-year-old founder of Girls in Quantum. At just 16, Elisa started the organisation to inspire young women around the world to explore quantum computing, a field with transformative potential for healthcare, cybersecurity, and data protection. She explains why diversity is key to innovation, how curiosity led her to quantum technology, and why it’s vital to educate young people about the safe and responsible use of technology. Her vision: a global community that learns, collaborates, and builds careers in the world of quantum computing.
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    16 Min.
  • Researcher uncovers weaknesses in AI systems (#16)

    Researcher uncovers weaknesses in AI systems (#16)
    Nov 14 2025
    Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly - but so are the risks hidden in its systems. In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks with Maura Pintor, Assistant Professor at the PRA Laboratory of the University of Cagliari, about the unseen vulnerabilities of AI models. Pintor explains why proactive security testing - modeling attacks before they happen - is essential for building trustworthy AI. She discusses how misjudgments and confirmation bias slow progress, and why the fast-paced evolution of generative AI poses challenges for data quality and reliability. Despite the hurdles, Pintor remains optimistic: new approaches in automated testing and validation show that secure AI is possible - if we are ready to challenge our assumptions.
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    15 Min.
  • Cybercrime-Experte: Digitale Herausforderungen für die Polizei (#15)

    Cybercrime-Experte: Digitale Herausforderungen für die Polizei (#15)
    Oct 8 2025
    In dieser Episode spricht Tobias Bolzern mit Serdar Günal-Rütsche, Leiter der Abteilung für Cyberkriminalität bei der Kantonspolizei Zürich und des Netzwerks NEDIC. Serdar erklärt, wie sich die Polizeiarbeit durch Digitalisierung verändert hat und warum internationale Zusammenarbeit im Kampf gegen Cyberkriminalität wichtig ist. Er stellt das Netzwerk NEDIC vor, das den Austausch von Informationen und Wissen zwischen Kantonen fördert.Er berichtet auch über den erfolgreichen Fall der Ransomware-Gruppe Aidbase, bei dem die Schweiz beteiligt war und international mit Europol zusammengearbeitet wurde. Serdar betont, dass DDoS-Angriffe eine unterschätzte Gefahr darstellen und dass der Umgang mit persönlichen Daten in der Gesellschaft verbessert werden muss. Abschliessend wünscht er sich eine automatische Datenweitergabe in der Schweiz zur besseren Bekämpfung von Cyberkriminalität und eine strengere Regulierung der Nutzung sozialer Medien durch Jugendliche.
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    18 Min.
  • AI and genetic engineering: opportunities and risks in focus (#14)

    AI and genetic engineering: opportunities and risks in focus (#14)
    Sep 10 2025
    In this episode, Sandra Casalini talks to Jean-Marc Rickli about the opportunities and risks of new technologies. He emphasises that technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 and AI offer great potential for medical advances, but can also be misused, for example for genetic manipulation or deepfakes. Rickli emphasises that technological progress is often faster than security precautions, which poses a challenge for cybersecurity. He warns of exponential developments and geopolitical tensions, particularly between the USA and China. He concludes by emphasising that technology can be both a blessing and a curse and that we need to use it responsibly.
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    27 Min.
  • Cybersecurity: expert calls for digital social contract (#13)

    Cybersecurity: expert calls for digital social contract (#13)
    Aug 5 2025
    In this episode, Nicolas Mayencourt (DreamLab Technologies) explains why cybersecurity must be rethought – from tech foundation to political priority. He urges faster action, secure infrastructure, and a digital social contract to define our rights and duties online.
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    18 Min.
  • Deepfake danger: How standards can protect us (#12)

    Deepfake danger: How standards can protect us (#12)
    Jul 7 2025
    Tobias Bolzern speaks with Mike Mullane from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) about the crucial role of standards in cyber security. Mullane explains how global frameworks foster trust and support digital trade, while also tackling emerging threats like deepfakes. Learn how initiatives like JPEG Trust help verify authenticity – and why digital literacy is more important than ever.
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    18 Min.
  • Cognitive warfare: Red Cross warns of dangers (#11)

    Cognitive warfare: Red Cross warns of dangers (#11)
    May 27 2025
    Sandra Casalini speaks with Mauro Vignati from the Red Cross about the rising threat of cognitive warfare. From neurotechnology to online radicalisation, they explore how modern tools are used to manipulate thoughts—especially in vulnerable democracies.
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    8 Min.
  • AI: opportunity or danger? Expert clarifies (#10)

    AI: opportunity or danger? Expert clarifies (#10)
    May 6 2025
    Is AI a breakthrough or a risk? In this episode, futurist Karin Frick discusses with Tobias Bolzern how artificial intelligence is shaping our society, economy, and daily lives - and why critical thinking remains essential in an AI-driven world.
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    17 Min.