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Now playing Next The Exchange How are tech companies changing the way we consume and interact? In partnership with Media City With companies and governments pledging billions of dollars per annum to be the kings of the new tech empire, we explore what this new era of innovation means for consumers, and the way we do business. 16/08/2023
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Edinburgh faces conspiracy theories over 20-minute neighbourhoods There are fears that misinformation is gaining "enough traction to be dangerous" amid a report that someone was assaulted for promoting the policy. 16/08/2023