"The use of AI in everything from customer service chatbots and robotics to analytics, will allow service providers and enterprises to deliver customer experiences in ways that are both personalized and automated." 

Using the most up to date technologies will help in ways from receiving biometrics to more innovative interfaces.

The exposed data includes the personal information of over 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries, including over 32 million records on users in the US, 11 million on users in the UK, and 6 million on users in India. It includes their phone numbers, Facebook IDs, full names, locations, birthdates, bios, and, in some cases, email addresses.

-Online platforms play an increasingly greater role in determining what information and what news people see. A well-known example is how different persons’ Google search results vary because of a personalization algorithm that looks at things such as previous searches (Pariser 2011).

-Regulating big data and transparency of algorithms. Researchers showed that on the basis of Facebook ‘likes’, it was possible to identify someone’s sexual preference, religious and political orientation, personal characteristics and use of addictive substances (Kosinski et al. 2013).

Digital marketing that uses AI to push the boundaries of creativity. Includes the use of AI in writing the creative brief, scripting and generating commercials, producing insight and engaging with audiences (e.g. chatbots, voice assistants). You will need to show how the use of AI has directly contributed to commercial success.

There is an increasing tendency for people to socialize and communicate via digital devices rather than through real-life contact. This can easily lead to a sense of disconnect and isolation. Studies have suggested that the lack of real-life contact is causing depression and other forms of mental illness in many people. Loneliness and a lack of human contact with a flesh and blood person are becoming increasingly common.

Social media, computer games, messaging, and dating websites can all be addictive. Games want you to play so that you will buy the next version. Websites want you to interact so that they can bring in advertising money. Users end up wasting vast amounts of time and hemorrhaging money for low return.

Digital media such as photographs, audio, and video are easy to edit, making the manipulation of media widespread. It's not always easy to tell what is real and what is fake anymore. Photographs can be altered using editing tools such as Photoshop. Digital audio and video can be doctored. The issues will only intensify as the technology improves.

The internet is fertile territory for malevolent forces to operate, thanks to its international nature, vast scale, and the relative anonymity that users can enjoy. Examples of this include: terrorists using social media to promote themselves and encourage others; drug dealers using the dark web to trade; pedophiles using chat rooms and other places to groom potential victims, exchange photos, videos and other information; and authoritarian regimes attempting to sway or distort elections in democratic countries.

Frederik Heyman

How do you want to be remembered forever?

In response to this artist and director Frederik Heyman has created the digital memorial: a way to project ourselves into the distant future and be remembered by generations to come—exactly as we want to be. Using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology, Heyman virtually 'embalmed' icons Isabelle Huppert, Kim Peers and Michèle Lamy.

Reddit has 300 million active users every month and the platform allows users to post images, news, ask questions, advertise, or vote on issues. Reddit has several subreddits that enable users to join specific discussions or market their enterprise. For instance if the subreddit is about writers, then you can send your links, connect with other writers, and even get an opportunity to find out things happening within your industry.

The key is finding out what works for your Brand, use tools to maximise your returns, with 6hours weekly you are guaranteed to see improvement in your business. Another vital factor to consider when using social media marketing is quality content. Remember, customers need to see your commitment to providing value. For instance, if you are using Instagram to market your products, invest in a professional photographer. Additionally, take time to find out things happening around you, use new trends that will help your business grow.