Cashless Society: Convenience vs. Control
Apr 24, 2025•28 min
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Episode description
Contactless payments, Apple Pay, digital transactions – are we heading towards a cashless society?
We discuss the pros and cons, from the convenience of tap-to-pay to the risks of financial exclusion, government surveillance, and data security. Plus, how AI is changing the way we spend.
Plus, how AI is changing the way we spend and we break down YouTube's rise as the top streaming platform and the Oscars' new eligibility rules for AI-assisted films. Also, face-scanning tech is coming to Discord.
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