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HIT Radar: Application Focus - Finance

Cryptocurrency A cryptocurrency is a digital token whose creation is regulated by the blockchain technology, which also ensures the legitimacy of transactions conducted using that digital asset. Despite the humongous hype around cryptocurrencies, the real value of this technology is still unclear – due to the lack of mainstream services and real business cases. Cryptocurrencies are the first technology ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/3) Diaferia Lorenzo

Here Is the Pen, ChatGPT! Generative AI Put to the Test with Text

While in recent years Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be capable of attracting the enthusiasm of companies, investors, and the general public, this power has accelerated even further in recent months. The symbolic date is November 30, 2022, the day when OpenAI released ChatGPT, marking the entry of the general public into what has been called the era of "Generative AI." The impact produced ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/3) Abbatemarco Nico

Cybersecurity and Companies: If the Worst Virus is the Mentality

Today, one of the main weaknesses of the digital mirror is represented by cyber risks, which are defined as risks involving the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information, data, or information systems,[1] and which can generate potential negative impacts on organizations[2] (e.g., disrupting their daily operations). Every day, the number of individuals and organizations affected ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/3) Castelli Gianluigi, Meregalli Severino

Looking Closely Through the Digital Mirror

Among the examples that have appeared recently, but are not necessarily all equally promising as we will see later, we can consider the world of virtual simulations ranging from the medical field for learning and practicing the use of robotic equipment to virtual tours of physical spaces, offering users a realistic and engaging experience of the physical space, or even digital art that can be created ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/3) Pan Laura Ru Yun

NFTs for a New Customer Relationship

The first reported use case for NFTs in the luxury industry was announced in May 2019, when specialty watch brand Vacheron Constantin announced that it would enlist the skills of the French tech start-up Arianee to develop its digital certificate of authenticity using Blockchain technology (Arianee, 2019). Up until then, the luxury industry had relied on paper certificates and serial numbers etched ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/4) Bigotto Chiara, Palmieri Antonio

An (In)Tangible Legacy: What Remains of Sporting Events

In recent years, the sports sector, consisting of various interconnected actors, has been characterized by multiple trends that have contributed to its evolution. Among the most significant dynamics, one cannot overlook the growth of sports events, which serve as the link between sports organizations, athletes, fans, event organizers, and other stakeholders, such as broadcasters, media, and sponsors ...

Magazine article (E&M - 2023/3) De Rossi Leonardo M., Salviotti Gianluca

Possible Metaverses: Archetypes and Use Cases to Go Beyond the Hype

The concept of the metaverse has undergone a sudden shift in perception, moving from being considered the new Internet[1] to being seen today as just another technological bubble.[2] Regardless of the inevitable enthusiasm that surrounds digital innovations, how can we interpret what is happening? What is the actual value of the metaverse? To answer these questions, it is necessary to clarify what ...