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I’m Jessica and this is where I write about whatever data-related topic interests me at the moment. I have an academic background in China studies and international relations which I combine with my interest in data, technology, and ethics.

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Portfolio

Here you can find my portfolio including my publications, website designs, and software I use.

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About me

I’m Swedish and Swiss, have lived in three countries, and have an odd fondness for cats in wizard attire.

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Recent Posts

  • Chinese GenAI – fearsome dragon or paper tiger?

    Chinese GenAI – fearsome dragon or paper tiger?

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    Jessica

    Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger topic for each passing day. While AI has existed for a long time, generative AI has only been accessible to a greater public for a relatively short time. The release of ChatGPT in 2022 has not only had an influence on our everyday tasks…

  • TikTok fined by EU regulators over GDPR – again

    TikTok fined by EU regulators over GDPR – again

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    Jessica

    This week, a short-form video platform TikTok, owned by Chinese ByteDance, was sued by EU regulators once again for failing to sufficiently protect user data under EU law. With 175 million users in Europe, it is no surprise the platform has been scrutinised through the the GDPR (General Data Protection…

  • When cheap comes at a price – the dark side of Temu

    When cheap comes at a price – the dark side of Temu

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    Jessica

    Production has a cost. The question is, who pays for it? We have all seen the ads. The bright orange logo invites us to “shop like a millionaire” while enticing us with prices that are simply too good to be true. Yet, despite a plethora of articles on questionable labour…

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Interests & Inspiration

This blog is my space where I combine my interests for everything technical and analysis. These interests have grown stronger throughout my life through my studies – Chinese, Human Computer Interaction, and Asian Studies – as well through my hobbies of gaming and fitness, where data are an integral part of the communities.

Data-based Fun

Be it stats from one of my favourite games (Total War Warhammer III) or other gamified data such as a daily step counter, a sleep tracker, or workout stats, I believe data is fundamentally fun for people because our data tells us something about ourselves.

Marketing & Advertising Interests

Just like the next person, I appreciate a good marketing strategy. Pressbyrån’s approach to advertising is a great source of inspiration in its humour, visual appeal, and concise messaging.

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