Design Intelligence
Centered around the emerging concept of “Design Intelligence,” this event investigated the impact of AI-design fusion on creativity and human-centered value. Co-hosted by Rei Inamoto (former CCO of AKQA, now partner at Inamoto & Co.) and joined by John Maeda and design leaders from IBM and Adobe, the conference became a crossroads of practical innovation and philosophical discourse on redefined creativity in the age of AI.
Global IT History
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Enforcement of GDPR and Strengthened Privacy Regulations
Tightened Regulations on Big Tech and Mobile Platforms
- The EU enforces GDPR, imposing fines of up to 4% of global revenue for violations
- Fortune Global 500 companies spend $7.8 billion on compliance
- Google Play app removals surge from 100,000 to 600,000 per quarter, pushing stricter data management standards
- 62.1% of EU websites adopt cookie consent banners
- Total GDPR fines exceed €56 million, including €50 million against Google
Tightened Regulations on Big Tech and Mobile Platforms
- The EU fines Google €4.34 billion for antitrust violations
- Google Mobile Services (GMS) required to offer separate licensing
- Android captures 85% of the global smartphone market, raising concerns over OS dominance
- Regulatory pressure mounts on Google’s $116 billion ad business
Speakers
John Maeda
Head of Computational Design & Inclusion, Automattic
Elizabeth Kiehner
Global Leader, IBM Design Principal
Silka Miesnieks
Head of Emerging Design, Adobe
Eugenia Kuyda
Co-Founder and CEO, Replika
Takayuki Todo
Artist
Kaoru Hayashi
Representative Director & Group CEO, Digital Garage
Joichi Ito
Co-Founder of Digital Garage, Inc & Director of MIT Media Lab
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