Digital & AI technologies are booming – but as the industry grows, so has user skepticism about the ethics of digitalization. What can we do to tackle this crisis of trust? The program introduces you to the concept of ethics by design, exploring the current ethical challenges facing the digital world. The program is part of the ZHAW Institute of Computational Life Sciences; and has been integrated as part of the MQ Ethical Tech Lab Deepak stands at the intersection of Engineering (MTech - India), Business (MBA, HSG Switzerland), and Humanity (MA, Philosophy, California; coach CPCC, ACC). With extensive experience in leadership roles, including Associate Partner, COO, and Director in consulting firms and multinational companies such as Accenture, Deutsche Post DHL, and Zurich Insurance Company, he has also led Learning & Development for a strategic consulting unit. As the founder & CEO of the Swiss-based Eduqua-certified MQ Learning Academy, Deepak focuses on cultivating humanistic skills for people and organizations navigating the digital age. Deepak is an expert in AI Ethics, particularly within the Pharma & Life Sciences sectors. He teaches AI Ethics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and actively supports several foundations addressing ethical concerns around AI. His work bridges the technical and philosophical dimensions of AI, advocating for responsible and human-centered approaches in this rapidly evolving field. Website: https://www.mq-learning.com/edmi #EthicsByDesign #DigitalEthics #AIethics #TechTrustCrisis #EthicalAI #ResponsibleDigitalization #EthicalTech #TechForGood #ZHAWInstitute #MQEthicalTechLab #DigitalWorldChallenges #EthicalInnovation

In this MQ Salon on Digital Trust and Ethics, Matthias Hegele, Managing Director of Accenture Zurich, addresses the critical need for corporations to establish digital trust in an era of increasing skepticism. He explains how businesses can leverage digital trust as a competitive advantage, fostering stronger relationships with customers, enhancing security, and driving innovation through responsible digital practices. Website: https://www.mq-learning.com/ethicaltechlab #DigitalTrust #BusinessEthics #CorporateTrust #AccentureZurich #DigitalInnovation #TrustInTech #MQSalon #EthicalTech #ResponsibleBusiness #DigitalEthics

In this MQ Salon on Digital Ethics, Niniane Paeffgen, Managing Director of the Swiss Digital Initiative (SDI), shares the founding reasons behind SDI and explains the importance of digital ethics in modern society. She highlights the role of trust labels in fostering transparency, accountability, and trust in digital technologies, helping businesses and users navigate the complexities of the digital world responsibly. Website: https://www.mq-learning.com/ethicaltechlab #DigitalEthics #SwissDigitalInitiative #TrustLabels #EthicalTech #DigitalTrust #ResponsibleTechnology #MQSalon #TechForGood #DigitalAccountability #TransparencyInTech

In this Salon on Digital Trust, Prof. Claudio Tessone, Director of the Blockchain Center at the University of Zurich (UZH), delves into critical questions on the role of technology in fostering trust. He explores whether technology alone can solve the digital trust problem, the potential of cryptocurrencies to transform economic systems, and how we can establish long-term trust in blockchain-based systems and other technological solutions. Website: https://www.mq-learning.com/ethicaltechlab #DigitalTrust #BlockchainTrust #CryptocurrencyEconomy #TechAndTrust #BlockchainSolutions #TrustInTech #EthicalTech #MQSalon #BlockchainCenter #UZH