A curious, concerned, and pragmatic look at Trump's "Stargate Project" reveals both opportunities and risks, while raising the question of whether we Europeans should finally "get moving." Yet while we must avoid falling for his PR maneuvers, we must also not stumble into the trap of our own ignorance or arrogance. Let’s proceed step by step through the questions that might awaken us and push us forward. 25 questions about the Stargate Project - here we go.
AI avatars are pure science fiction myth come true. Except now, they’re reality. They can lead trainings, present products, or onboard colleagues—without ever getting tired, irritated, or unfriendly. The benefits? Time savings, efficiency, and the charm of innovation. Imagine being in multiple places simultaneously: your avatar moderates a webinar in Berlin while you lead a workshop in Hamburg. Kind of sexy, right?
But it’s not just about productivity. Let’s think bigger: what if your avatar could deliver personal messages? Birthday greetings with your voice and expressions, even when you’re traveling. The possibilities are almost endless, and that’s what makes it so fascinating—and yes, a little spooky and unsettling.
In early January, Mark Zuckerberg announced a decision that could shake and potentially destroy the very foundations of the internet: Meta is ending its collaboration with fact-checkers. It is a raised middle finger to global corporate and societal responsibility. Content moderation on platforms like Facebook and Instagram will henceforth rely solely on automated deletions for serious rule violations. A task previously handled by humans is now being replaced by a system that raises more questions than it answers.
